In an open letter to the UNGA gathering, 238 organizations express outrage at skyrocketing hunger levels One person is estimated to be dying of hunger every four seconds, over 200 NGOs warned on Tuesday, urging decisive international action to “end the spiraling global hunger crisis”. In an open letter addressing world leaders gathering in New […]
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‘Peaceful Afghanistan is Pakistan’s priority’: FM Bilawal
‘Peaceful Afghanistan is Pakistan’s priority’. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, in a meeting with US Special Representative on Afghanistan Thomas West, stressed the significance of continuing international engagement with the interim Afghan government for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and beyond. West called on Bilawal — who is currently in New York to attend the 77th […]
UNGA 77th session: PM Shehbaz to highlight climate catastrophe
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the high-level debate of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from 19-23 September 2022. PM will highlight the climate-induced catastrophic floods in the country at 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from. The Prime […]
UNGA adopts Pakistan’s resolution on right to self-determination
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution titled “Universal Realization of the Right of the People to Self-Determination” by consensus of all member states. It was co-sponsored by 72 countries, a statement issued by the Foreign Office said. The resolution supports the right of self-determination for all peoples under subjugation, alien […]
FM concludes a highly successful visit to New York
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has concluded a very highly successful visit to New York where he attended 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The foreign minister attended the opening session of the 76th session of the UNGA and addressed the Council on Foreign Relations on 21 September in which he spoke […]
FM Qureshi wraps up 5-day visit; ‘satisfied’ with his talks at UN
NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has wrapped up his five-day trip to New York at the head of Pakistan’s delegation to the 76th session of UN General Assembly, saying he was satisfied with the talks he had with a number of his counterparts and heads of international organisations on global and regional problems, […]
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. […]
UNGA calls for addressing terrorist threats on basis of Islamophobia
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted the revised Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (GCTS) and called on the international community to take appropriate measures to address new and emerging terrorist threats on the basis of xenophobia, racism and Islamophobia. The initiative for the recognition of Islamophobia as an emerging terrorist threat under the GCTS […]
UNGA decides to continue UNSC reform talks through consensus during 76th session after G-4’s bid to change negotiating format fails
The UN General Assembly Tuesday adopted a draft decision, by consensus, paving the way to continue intergovernmental negotiations (IGN) on restructuring the Security Council during its 76th session after the aspirants of permanent seats on the 15-member body — India, Brazil, Germany and Japan — withdrew their amendment that was aimed at shaping the reform […]
UNGA adopts declaration with roadmaps to combat scourge
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has passed a Political Declaration titled “Our common commitment to effectively addressing challenges and implementing measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation” at a special session to discuss corruption. The session adopted the declaration with blueprints to help countries tackle bribery, money-laundering, abuse of […]