The Inter-Services Public Relations has paid tribute to Pakistani UN peacekeepers, recognising their sacrifices and long-standing contributions to global peace missions across multiple conflict regions. On International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2026, the military’s media wing reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting international peace, stability, and humanitarian efforts under the United Nations flag. According to ISPR, […]
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Pakistan warns UN peacekeeping at risk amid $1.57B funding shortfall
NEW YORK: Pakistan Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Friday warned that UN peacekeeping operations are being directly undermined by a worsening liquidity crisis, echoing concerns raised by UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres. By the end of 2025, the UN recorded a staggering $1.57 billion in unpaid dues, a shortfall threatening programme delivery and peace missions globally. […]
Historic Lebanon-Israel meeting signals cautious peace
Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives met Wednesday for the first direct talks in decades, officials said. The meeting took place near the border under the UN peacekeeping force in Naqura, Lebanon. The talks are part of a ceasefire monitoring mechanism that began after the November 2024 truce with Hezbollah. US special envoy Morgan Ortagus attended […]
Money, guns and brides fuel South Sudan’s cattle wars
Weak rays of early morning sun seep through the smoke rising from smouldering piles of dried dung, keeping flies away from the precious cattle. Children instinctively reach down for the white ash, a natural mosquito repellent, and rub it on their skin as women set to milking and men prepare for a long day seeking […]