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 […]
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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 […]
SCO demands UN reform, rejects bloc politics
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) issued the Tianjin Declaration after its 25th Council of Heads of State meeting. The declaration emphasized respect for sovereignty, non-interference, and stronger regional cooperation. SCO leaders pledged to uphold the independence and territorial integrity of all nations. They also rejected threats, intimidation, and any interference in internal affairs. A key […]
UN grants $600K emergency aid to support Pakistan’s flood victims
The United Nations has announced $600,000 in emergency aid to help flood victims in Pakistan. The announcement came as thousands of people face displacement after widespread flooding. This initial funding aims to meet urgent needs like food, shelter, and healthcare. A UN spokesperson confirmed that Pakistan’s government is leading the response. However, the UN […]
UN warns of Gaza bloodshed, seeks immediate ceasefire
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, warning that Israel’s latest military push into Gaza City could escalate violence and civilian suffering. Guterres made these comments while attending a development conference in Tokyo on Thursday. He stressed that halting the offensive is essential to prevent further loss of life and […]
UN: 1,300 Palestinians killed while seeking aid in Gaza
The United Nations says more than 1,300 Palestinians have been killed while seeking food aid in Gaza since late May. According to the UN human rights office, 859 deaths occurred near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid sites, while 514 people were killed along food convoy routes. The UN says most of these killings were caused […]