Speakers at a high-level side event, held at the United Nations Headquarters Thursday, called for renewing commitment to the UN Charter, especially its provisions on peaceful settlement of disputes, to promote international peace and security. In making that call, they underscored the “enduring relevance” of the Charter and affirmed its mechanisms under Chapter VI for […]
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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 […]
Experts Condemn Afghan Cross-Border Firing as Violation of UN Charter
ISLAMABAD — The recent unprovoked cross-border firing by Afghan forces on Pakistani checkposts in Bajaur, Kurram, Upper Dir, Chitral, Baramcha, and Angoor Adda has drawn sharp condemnation from defence and foreign policy experts, who called it a violation of the UN Charter and the Doha Peace Agreement. Security sources confirmed that Pakistani forces responded effectively, […]
Pakistan condemns Israeli attack on Iran at UN security council
Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes on Iran, calling them illegal and dangerous. At the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said the attack violated Iran’s sovereignty and the UN Charter. He described the strikes as unjustified aggression and a threat to regional peace. Pakistan expressed full support for Iran and extended […]
Global leaders urge restraint as Israel strikes Iran, world reacts with concern
Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military sites. Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed the attack aimed to stop Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Iran, however, maintains its nuclear work is peaceful. The strike killed at least six nuclear scientists and damaged buildings in Tehran. Israel has declared a state of emergency fearing […]
Pakistan’s ambassador to UN: We haven’t exercised our right to self-defense yet
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, clarified that Pakistan has not yet invoked its right to respond under Article 51 of the UN Charter, which allows for self-defense in the case of an armed attack. In an interview with Turkish media, Iftikhar emphasized that Pakistan’s actions following the Indian attack on May 6 […]