United Nations (UN) experts have expressed concerns that India’s “unlawful use of force” on Pakistan’s territory in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack in occupied Kashmir appears to have “violated the rights to life and security of person”, it emerged on Friday. This observation by UN special rapporteurs was made in a report dated […]
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United Nations at 80! (Part I)
The United Nations (UN), created in 1945, had the goal of actively maintaining peace within the international community. In the wake of World War II, the world was ready for calm, and there was widespread motivation to create peace as a joint community. However, the world of international politics today is even more complex, thus […]
Japan, UNDP partner to improve governance in merged districts
The Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), have launched a new initiative titled “The Project for Development of Public Service Infrastructure in the Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” to strengthen local governance and improve access […]
UN urges Taliban to lift ban on Afghan women in its offices
The United Nations called on the Taliban authorities on Sunday to lift its ban on Afghan women working in its offices, saying the restriction puts “life-saving services” at risk. Since the Taliban regained power in 2021, Afghan women have been barred from doing most jobs, visiting parks and beauty salons, and attending school beyond the […]
Israeli raids threaten Palestinian civil society, says UN
The United Nations has condemned Israeli raids on the Union of Agricultural Work Committees in the West Bank. The OHCHR warned that pressure on Palestinian civil society has reached alarming levels. Israeli forces reportedly detained staff, damaged offices, and used excessive force during the operations. The raids occurred on December 1 in Ramallah and Hebron, […]
UNGA adopts four Pakistani resolutions aimed at promoting disarmament
The United Nations General Assembly Tuesday endorsed four annual Pakistani disarmament-related resolutions that are aimed at advancing the goals of regional as well as international peace and security. The resolutions, which reflect Pakistan’s commitment to achieve those goals, were recommended by the 193-member Assembly’s First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) where the texts enjoyed wide […]
PSCA, UN launch campaign against gender-based violence
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) and United Nations agencies jointly launched the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign with a dynamic high-level event on “Smart Cities and Technology for Digital Safety: Ending Digital Violence Against Women and Girls.” In line with this year’s 16 Days theme, which shines a spotlight on […]
China warns Japan over Taiwan at UN
China has taken its escalating dispute with Japan over Taiwan to the United Nations, accusing Tokyo of threatening armed intervention. Beijing warned it will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity under international law. The move marks China’s strongest response yet in the two-week-old diplomatic crisis. The dispute erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said […]
Pakistan says aspirants for permanent UNSC seats holding up UN body restructuring
A senior Pakistani diplomat told the United Nations General Assembly that the candidates for permanent seats on an expanded Security Council –India, Brazil, Germany and Japan, known as G4 — were blocking the reform of the 15-member Council aimed at making it more effective, as he said they were unwilling to accommodate the interests of […]
Pakistan seeks clarity on US Gaza force plan
>UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has joined the Arab group at the United Nations in demanding greater clarity on the US-proposed Gaza Stabilisation Force, insisting that any Security Council resolution must also outline a clear “political horizon” for Palestinian self-determination and statehood. Read More: International Stabilising Force to Implement Gaza Peace Plan “Pakistan supports the Arab position that the resolution must reaffirm the […]