Pakistan told the UN Security Council on Thursday that it hopes for an early normalisation of the situation in Iran, cautioning that international law prohibits external interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states. Read More: Pakistan urges diplomacy on Iran nuclear issue Speaking at an emergency meeting convened by the United States to discuss unrest in Iran, […]
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Beyond Kabul’s Claims: UN Assessment of Terrorism in Afghanistan
Sixteenth Report of United Nations Security Council’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team was released on 8 December 2025, offering one of the most authoritative and troubling assessments to date of Afghanistan’s security environment under the Taliban Regime. Contrary to repeated assurances by Kabul that Afghan territory is not being used for militant activity, UN […]
Gaza stabilisation plan raises serious concerns
Former foreign minister Shireen Mazari has strongly criticised the proposed “International Stabilisation Force” for Gaza, warning that it risks undermining international law and Pakistan’s long-standing principled position on Palestine. Read More: UN-led stabilization force may deploy in Gaza next month Writing on the issue, she argued that the plan, initially floated by former US president Donald Trump and later […]
Israel approves new West Bank settlements amid criticism
Israel security cabinet has approved the establishment of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that has drawn strong international criticism and renewed concerns over prospects for a Palestinian state. The decision was confirmed by Israel’s far-right finance minister, who said the step was intended to block Palestinian statehood. Read More: Israel approves […]
Another victory for Pakistan as UN experts rebuke India over May war
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 […]
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 […]