UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations expressed concern on Wednesday over the failure of the Pakistan–Afghanistan talks in Istanbul, urging both sides to avoid renewed hostilities and continue seeking a peaceful resolution. “Yes, it is, of course,” said UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, when asked whether the deadlock after four days of negotiations was a matter of […]
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Ishaq Dar, Algerian FM discuss stronger bilateral cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf. During the discussion, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and Algeria. They expressed satisfaction with the current state of relations and highlighted the growing partnership between the two nations. The call reflected […]
Peace will elude South Asia without Kashmir settlement: speakers
Speakers at Kashmir Black Day event called on the world community and the United Nations to honour the commitments made to the Kashmiri people and allow them to exercise their UN-pledged right to self-determination, warning that that durable peace in South Asia was not possible without a just resolution of the Kashmir dispute. They also […]
Pakistan denounces India’s persecution of minorities at UN
NEW YORK – Pakistan has strongly condemned India’s treatment of religious minorities, accusing New Delhi of enabling widespread persecution of Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs under its Hindutva-driven policies. The remarks were delivered by Gul Qaiser Sarwani, Counsellor and Political Coordinator of Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), in response to statements made by […]
Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to UN principles
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 […]
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 […]