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 […]
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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 […]
Pakistan warns of AI weaponisation, urges UN to act now
Pakistan has warned the United Nations that artificial intelligence (AI), if left unregulated, could be weaponised and destabilise global peace. Speaking at a high-level UN Security Council debate, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stressed the urgent need for international rules. He said AI must be governed by the UN Charter and international law to prevent […]
UN warns of unusual rains near Pakistan-India border
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has forecasted higher-than-normal rainfall near the Pakistan-India border at the end of September, despite the monsoon season ending. This unusual rain may also recur in the last week of October. The FAO’s sub-seasonal climate models suggest this pattern could affect the region, potentially impacting agriculture and locust […]
UN coordinator reviews HPV vaccination activities
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, Mohammad Yahya, visited Umerkot district on Wednesday to review ongoing UN-supported initiatives. Alongside monitoring other development projects, Yahya also observed the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign currently being implemented under the supervision of the Sindh Health Department and EPI. During the school visit, Yahya personally marked the fingers […]
UN investigators say Israel committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza
United Nations investigators on Tuesday accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza in a bid to “destroy the Palestinians” there, and blamed Israel’s prime minister and other top officials for incitement. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI), which does not speak on behalf of the world body and has faced harsh Israeli criticism, […]
Experts warn of humanitarian crisis over India’s Indus Treaty actions
At a United Nations event in New York, experts warned that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) could trigger a humanitarian disaster. The event, hosted by Pakistan’s UN Mission and the Muslim-American Leadership Alliance, focused on the theme: “Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan’s Water Crisis: Challenges and the Way Forward.” Speakers said India’s […]
‘Stop the bloodshed’: UN urges arms ban on Israel
A top United Nations official has called for an immediate suspension of all arms sales to Israel. The demand follows growing allegations that Israeli forces are committing acts of genocide in Gaza. UN Special Rapporteur Balakrishnan Rajagopal said weapons used in Gaza are enabling mass killings and widespread destruction. He warned that countries supplying arms […]