Pakistan’s role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether such gains can help resolve the fault lines in its economy. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended talks between Iran and […]
PEACEKEEPING
Azerbaijan rules out troop deployment in Gaza
Azerbaijan will not send its troops to take part in any peacekeeping operation outside its borders, including in Gaza, President Ilham Aliyev has said. His remarks come amid ongoing discussions about a possible international presence following the ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. Speaking in an interview with Azerbaijani television channels, Aliyev said Baku had held […]
Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to UN principles
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to promoting peace, justice, and prosperity while marking United Nations (UN) Day, which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter’s entry into force in 1945. In a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for multilateralism and […]
Pakistan highlights it’s peacekeepers role in helping countries transition from conflict to peace
UNITED NATION: Pakistan has told the UN Security Council that it’s peacekeeping contingents serving the world body played a key role in some of the most successful transitions from conflict to peace, such as in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Burundi and Timor-Leste. “Our peacekeepers have also supported host authorities in holding peaceful elections, disarmament of rebels, […]
Deal on UN peace budget ends risk of mission freeze: sources
The 193 member states of the United Nations reached an agreement on Tuesday over the budget for peacekeeping operations, avoiding an imminent shutdown of missions, according to diplomatic sources. A draft resolution was adopted by the committee of the UN General Assembly which deals with financial affairs. The approved budget is estimated at $6.5 billion […]