Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to promoting peace, justice, and prosperity while marking United Nations (UN) Day, which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter’s entry into force in 1945. In a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for multilateralism and […]
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Pakistan exposes India’s persecution of minorities at UN forum
Pakistan has strongly condemned India’s systematic persecution of minorities at the United Nations, accusing it of promoting extremist nationalism under the guise of patriotism. Addressing a UN session on minority issues, Pakistan’s Counsellor Saima Saleem highlighted the alarming rise of Islamophobia and extremist ideologies in India. She stated that attacks on places of worship and […]
UN and China welcome Pak-Afghan ceasefire
The United Nations Thursday called for Afghanistan and Pakistan to permanently end recent deadly hostilities and protect civilians. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) issued a statement in Kabul welcoming the ceasefire between the two sides announced on Wednesday following a week of cross-border clashes and airstrikes in the Afghan capital. Afghanistan has been […]
Pakistan Urges UN to Enforce Rule of Law in Palestine and Kashmir
NEW YORK – Pakistan has urged the international community to uphold the rule of law in resolving long-standing disputes such as Palestine and Kashmir, saying that peace cannot be achieved without justice and accountability. Speaking at the UN General Assembly’s Legal Committee, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, condemned ongoing violations […]
Timeline: Key Moments from Gaza War to Trump’s Announced Ceasefire Deal
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, marking the first significant breakthrough in more than two years of devastating war that killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza. Read More: Breakthrough Near as Gaza […]
Taliban Foreign Minister set to visit India after UN eases travel ban
The United Nations has temporarily lifted a travel ban on Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, allowing him to visit India. His expected trip, scheduled between October 9 and 16, would mark the first by a senior Taliban official to India since the group took control of Afghanistan in 2021. This development signals a possible […]
UN poised to boost Gaza aid If Trump’s ceasefire plan holds
The United Nations said it is ready to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza as soon as conditions on the ground allow. This statement came after US President Donald Trump unveiled a detailed peace plan for Gaza, which includes a ceasefire and unrestricted aid entry. The UN emphasized it was not part of drafting the plan […]
Shama Junejo claims PM included her in Pakistan’s UN delegation
The controversy surrounding the supposed inclusion of columnist and social media activist Shama Junejo in Pakistan’s delegation to the United Nations this week took a new turn on Sunday when she claimed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had included her among the delegates as an adviser. The controversy had surfaced when photos from Defence Minister […]
FM Dar pushes Palestine, UN reforms at UNGA
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock on Saturday. They discussed important regional and global issues, including the Palestine conflict and urgent reforms needed in the United Nations. Dar stressed the importance of reforming the UN Security Council to make it more effective and fair. This […]
UN warns Maldives media law threatens press freedom
The United Nations has urged the Maldives to repeal its newly approved media regulation law, warning that the legislation will severely undermine press freedom and restrict citizens’ right to free expression. President Mohamed Muizzu ratified the Media and Broadcasting Regulations Law last week, just a day after its approval by parliament. Rights groups have criticized […]