Pakistan has warned the United Nations Security Council that militant groups operating from Afghanistan territory continue to pose a serious threat to regional and international peace, urging the Afghan Taliban administration to take verifiable action against armed organisations. Read More: UNSC report validates Pakistan’s position on terror groups Addressing a Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative […]
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United Nations raises concerns over arrests of women in Afghanistan
The United Nations has voiced concern over the reported arrest and detention of women in western Afghanistan for allegedly failing to comply with dress regulations, urging the Afghan Taliban authorities to uphold fundamental rights and ensure equal treatment under the law. Read More: UN slams Taliban over systematic oppression of Afghan women In a statement, the United […]
Pakistan rejects India’s comments on Gilgit-Baltistan elections
Pakistan on Friday strongly rejected India’s remarks regarding the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, describing the statements as baseless and reaffirming its longstanding position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Read More: Bilawal demands same-day elections across country In a statement, the Foreign Office said India’s assertions about the electoral process in Gilgit-Baltistan were unfounded and reflected an […]
Dar congratulates newly elected UNSC members
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has congratulated five countries elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term, expressing Pakistan’s commitment to continued cooperation on global peace and security issues. Read More: Pakistan pledges to work with all UNSC members: Dar In a message shared on social media, […]
Pakistan urges immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to military hostilities in Lebanon, expressing concern over the worsening security and humanitarian situation during an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council. Read More: Pakistan urges Lebanon ceasefire stability Addressing the council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, warned that […]
US pressures Palestinian envoy over UN role bid
The administration of US President Donald Trump has reportedly pressured the Palestinian delegation at the United Nations to withdraw its bid for a vice presidency position in the UN General Assembly, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters. Read More: US vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership The cable instructed US diplomats in Jerusalem to warn […]
US envoy claims China distancing itself from Iran after Trump’s visit
US envoy to the United Nations Michael Waltz has claimed that China has started stepping back from its support for Iran following President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Beijing. Read More: China visit tests Trump diplomacy strategy Speaking at the United Nations, Waltz said China had agreed that Iran should not develop nuclear weapons and should refrain from […]
Pakistan urges action over Israeli policies in occupied West Bank
Pakistan has called on the international community to intervene over what it described as Israel’s systematic annexation of the occupied West Bank, expansion of settlements, and forced displacement of Palestinians. The remarks were made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, during an Arria-formula meeting at the United Nations focused on […]
UN chief, Iran envoy commend Pakistan’s efforts for peace talks
Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Tuesday expressed deep appreciation for Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for his facilitation of talks with the United States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), FM Dar received a call from Guterres, […]
US objects as Iran elected NPT conference vice president
Tensions surfaced at the United Nations during a conference on the implementation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), as the United States (US) strongly objected to Iran’s election as one of the vice president of the session. Read More: Trump says strong team sent for Islamabad talks The development came during the 11th conference focused […]