The United Nations (UN) has reported that nearly 8,000 people died or went missing while irregular migration attempts in 2025, highlighting the continued dangers faced by those seeking better opportunities abroad. Read More: State minister urges steps to curb illegal immigration at London summit According to a new report released by the International Organization for Migration, a […]
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United Nations welcomed announcement by Trump regarding extension of Iran ceasefire
The United Nations has welcomed an announcement by Donald Trump regarding the extension of a ceasefire linked to tensions involving Iran. The development is being seen as a positive step toward reducing regional instability and opening the door for renewed diplomatic engagement. Read More: Trump Says Iran Deal Will End Conflict Without Extension In a statement, UN Secretary-General […]
UN warns of global food crisis over Hormuz disruption
NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) has warned of a looming global food crisis if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues, highlighting the critical role of the route in global energy and agricultural supply chains. Read More: Famine lifted in Gaza, but food crisis continues, UN warns Maximo Torero, chief economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization, said time […]
UN chief António Guterres praises Pakistan’s role in US Iran talks, during a telephone conversation with Ishaq Dar
António Guterres has commended Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating dialogue between the United States (US) and Iran, during a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Read More: Iran backs Pakistan for US talks According to official sources, the UN chief contacted Ishaq Dar to appreciate Pakistan’s role in hosting negotiations in Islamabad aimed at easing […]
Pakistan rejects India’s remarks at UN over Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan has strongly rejected what it termed “baseless remarks” by India at the United Nations, accusing New Delhi of undermining the Indus Waters Treaty and politicising water issues. The unilateral holding in abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty by India last year in April represents a grave departure from this legal and historical legacy. No […]
US hosts UN debate on children’s education amid Iran school strike uproar
A historic United Nations Security Council open debate on children’s education in conflict convened under the United States’ rotating presidency and chaired by US First Lady Melania Trump unfolded Monday beneath the shadow of an airstrike that hit a girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, reportedly killing at least 165 students and staff. The incident […]
Melania Trump to preside over UN Security Council meeting
Melania Trump is set to make history by presiding over a United Nations (UN) Security Council meeting next week, becoming the first sitting US first lady to lead a session of the powerful global body. Read More: First Lady highlights resilience of Kashmiri women on Solidarity Day Her office announced that she will chair the meeting on Monday […]
Global powers urge restraint amid Pakistan Afghanistan escalation
Major global powers and international organizations have called for restraint and diplomacy after tensions escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan following cross-border clashes and military operations. Read More: Pakistan in close contact with global, regional powers on Afghanistan Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in response to what officials described as unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban along the border. Federal Information […]
UN monitor warns 7.5m Pakistanis face acute food insecurity
A new assessment by the United Nations warns that 7.5 million people in Pakistan are facing acute food insecurity and malnutrition after a year marked by monsoon flooding, prolonged drought and a surge in militant violence. At the most severe end of the scale, between December and March 2026, around 1.25 million people are projected […]
UN expert condemned attacks on Palestine rapporteur
An independent United Nations (UN) expert has condemned what it called disinformation-driven attacks by several European ministers against Francesca Albanese, the UN’s special rapporteur on the occupied Palestine territories, amid growing political pressure for her resignation. Read More: UN experts face criticism over Palestine remarks The criticism followed claims circulated in recent days that Albanese had described Israel […]