Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Saturday. During the meeting, he urged the global body to increase climate finance for vulnerable countries, especially those like Pakistan. He highlighted the urgent need for international support to help nations facing the harshest effects of climate […]
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UAE urges Gaza ceasefire in Netanyahu meeting
The UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly in New York. During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah stressed the urgent need to end the Gaza war. This marked Netanyahu’s first meeting with a senior Arab official since Israel’s recent attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar. […]
Shehbaz, Yunus unite to strengthen Pakistan-Bangladesh ties
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, during the UN General Assembly. The meeting took place in a warm and friendly environment. Both leaders discussed ways to improve bilateral relations and boost cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh. They emphasized the importance of mutual respect, trust, and tolerance in their partnership. […]
Trump, Shehbaz Sharif to Meet at White House
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD – US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the White House on Thursday, a Trump administration official told Reuters, weeks after Washington and Islamabad announced a trade deal. The two leaders are scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks on regional and global issues, with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal […]
OIC slams India’s actions in Kashmir, demands end to oppression
The OIC Contact Group met during the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss the worsening situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir. The meeting was led by the OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and attended by representatives from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Niger, and Azerbaijan. A delegation of Kashmiri leaders also joined the session to […]
Dar, Hungarian FM pledge stronger trade ties at UNGA
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly. The two leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Hungary. They focused on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and higher education. According to the Foreign Office, both ministers agreed to strengthen people-to-people […]
UNGA’s 77th session opens, with new president calling for unity to address global challenges
UNITED NATIONS: UNGA’s 77th session opens, with the new president calling for unity to address global challenges. The UN General Assembly opened its session Tuesday, with its newly elected President urging the Member States to work together to develop solutions rooted in sustainability and science for a world rife with conflict and crisis. Acknowledging that […]
Imran Khan urges world to strengthen, stabilize Afghan govt
Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke to the United Nations General Assembly during the 76th session on late Friday night, emphasizing the need for the international community to recognize that the “only way” forward in Afghanistan is to “strengthen and stabilize the current administration.” There should be a global discussion right now about the path forward. […]