QUETTA: Iran has described Pakistan position at the United Nations (UN) as “very encouraging”, amid Tehran’s efforts to counter what it sees as external pressure and mischaracterisation of recent unrest inside the country. Read More: Pakistan urges diplomacy on Iran nuclear issue Syed Abul Hasan Miri, director general of the Khana-i-Farhang (Iranian cultural centre) in Quetta, expressed gratitude […]
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Saudi Arabia pledges $500m for Yemen’s southern development
Saudi Arabia has announced a $500 million development package for southern Yemen following a government offensive against allied separatists, signaling the kingdom’s growing role in stabilising the region. The initiative will span 10 provinces and includes the construction of hospitals, schools, roads, and the donation of fuel to boost power production. Riyadh also plans to […]
Gaza aid at risk as UN warns of Israeli delays
The United Nations and aid groups warned Israel’s policies could collapse humanitarian efforts in Gaza. A vague and politicised registration process has left millions in aid stuck outside the strip. Without intervention, dozens of international groups face de-registration by December 31, forcing closure within 60 days. The UN and over 200 aid agencies said INGOs […]
At UN, Pakistan demands Israel end illegal settlement activity
Pakistan Tuesday called for a halt to the dramatic increase in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2334 (2016). “Any attempt to alter the demographic, legal or historical character of the occupied territories, including around Al-Haram Al-Sharif, is illegal and must be reversed,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar […]
UN-led stabilization force may deploy in Gaza next month
U.S. officials have indicated that an international stabilization force could be deployed in Gaza under UN authority, potentially starting next month. The force would include international troops, but it remains unclear how Hamas would be disarmed. According to two U.S. officials speaking to Reuters, a U.S. two-star general is being considered to lead the force, […]
UN cuts global aid appeal in half amid shrinking donor support
GENEVA – The United Nations has announced a sharply reduced humanitarian aid appeal for 2026, requesting $23 billion—nearly half of what it sought for the current year. The organisation acknowledged a dramatic fall in donor contributions despite global humanitarian needs reaching record levels. Read More: UN slashes global aid appeal amid worst funding crisis in history UN […]
Gaza death toll surpasses 70,000 as Israel violates fragile ceasefire
The Gaza Health Ministry announced on Saturday that Israel has killed more than 70,000 Palestinians since October 7, 2023, marking one of the deadliest periods in the region’s history. The ministry’s latest statement reported the death toll at 70,100, even as Israel continues to violate what has been described as a fragile ceasefire. Read More: […]
UN rights chief ‘concerned’ by new tweaks, lifetime immunity
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Friday that Pakistan’s hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence and raise grave concerns about military accountability and respect for the rule of law. In a statement issued in Geneva, the human rights chief said the latest constitutional amendment, like the 26th amendment last […]
UN alarms over Kashmir human rights after Pahalgam incident
The United Nations has raised serious concerns over human rights violations in Indian-administered Kashmir after the Pahalgam incident. Reports indicate abuse, suspicious deaths, and mistreatment during detentions. The UN urged India to conduct independent investigations and ensure accountability immediately. Officials said nearly 2,800 people, including journalists and human rights defenders, were detained during large-scale operations. […]
Deadly Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon spark UN call for justice
GENEVA: The United Nations called for swift and impartial investigations into Israeli strikes in Lebanon, including a deadly attack on a Palestinian refugee camp. UN officials said the attacks may violate international humanitarian law. They stressed accountability and justice for all victims. The UN rights office highlighted that almost a year after the November 2024 […]