The United Nations General Assembly Tuesday adopted a resolution to strengthen how UN mandates — the decisions taken by member states that guide the organization’s work — are created, implemented and reviewed across the system as part of the world body’s reform efforts to make it more efficient and effective. The 193-member Assembly passed the […]
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UN adopts Pakistan-backed resolution on right to self-determination
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution reaffirming the right of peoples living under colonial, foreign, or alien occupation to self-determination. The resolution, titled “Universal Realisation of the Right of the Peoples to Self-Determination,” was passed by consensus during the UNGA’s 80th session, highlighting broad international support for the […]
UN calls on Israel to allow Gaza humanitarian aid
The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution urging Israel to allow unrestricted humanitarian aid in Gaza. The resolution also called on Israel to respect UN facilities and adhere to international law in occupied territories. Tabled by Norway and supported by over a dozen countries, the resolution received backing from 139 member states. Read […]
At UNGA, Pakistan pushes back against India’s terror accusations
Pakistani diplomat Friday hit back after an Indian delegate accused Pakistan of being a sponsor and promoter of terrorist acts, asserting that India practices state-sponsored terrorism as policy at home and abroad. “Its (India’s) hypocrisy is well exposed; It cannot hide anymore its aiding, abetting, and financing of terrorism in Pakistan, its covert terrorist networks […]
PM Shehbaz orders rapid action in flood-hit areas
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to urgently complete damage assessments in flood-affected regions across Pakistan. He issued these orders shortly after returning from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he raised the issue of climate-related disasters affecting developing countries like Pakistan. Chairing a high-level meeting, the prime minister emphasized the need for […]
Delegates walk out en masse, snub Israeli PM’s UNGA address
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday that Israel “must finish the job” against Hamas in Gaza, giving a defiant speech despite growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war. He spoke after dozens of delegates from multiple nations walked out of the UN hall en […]
UN reiterates support for Pakistan, seeks more funds to fight climate change
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution Friday calling for developing nations to receive more funding to fight climate change. The resolution also showed support for Pakistan, whose third of the country is underwater as a result of unprecedented monsoon rains. The resolution, passed by the 193-member body with consensus, said that better access to […]
‘What happened in Pakistan will not stay in Pakistan’, PM warns world of looming climate disaster
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday warned that climate change would not spare other countries after the flash floods inundated one-third of Pakistan and left millions homeless. “What happened in Pakistan will not stay in Pakistan,” he said in a tweet reiterating his call for urgent action a day after the United Nations issued a […]
What are the marriage plans of Bilawal Bhutto?
What are the marriage plans of Bilawal Bhutto? Single at the age of 33, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari evokes curiosity in a lot of Pakistanis girls about his plans to tie the knot. Bilawal came across the same question on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly’s 77th session. In a video shared […]
Palestinian suspected of killing Israeli woman found dead
Israel: Palestinian suspected of killing Israeli woman found dead Israeli police said Wednesday they found the body of a Palestinian man suspected of killing an 84-year-old Israeli woman after an overnight manhunt. Police said the body of the man was found in Tel Aviv, hours after he is alleged to have struck and killed the […]