NEW YORK: Denmark highlighted the growing threat posed by the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Central and South Asia during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on Wednesday. Speaking as chair of the Security Council ISIL and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee, Denmark’s Deputy Permanent Representative Sandra Jensen Landi warned that the TTP, with around 6,000 […]
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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 regrets UNSC rejection of resolution for Iran sanctions relief
The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to adopt a resolution sponsored by China and Russia that would have extended sanctions relief for Iran for another six months under the nuclear deal. The vote in the 15-member Council was 4 in favour (Algeria, China, Pakistan, Russia) to 9 against (Denmark, France, Greece, Panama, Sierra […]
UNSC calls for restraint amid India-Pakistan tensions
Members of the UN Security Council, meeting behind closed-doors on Monday, called for restraint and de-escalation leading to an India-Pakistan dialogue as tensions mounted between the two South Asian neighbours, with several members also underscoring early resolution of the Kashmir dispute, according to the Pakistani ambassador. In a statement made at the Council’s stakeout on […]
Pakistan urges UN to address growing terror threat from TTP
Pakistan has alerted the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) about the rising threat posed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The Pakistani envoy, Munir Akram, claimed that the TTP is becoming an umbrella organisation for various militant groups in the region. He accused the Taliban government in Afghanistan of providing safe havens for these militants, enabling […]
UN split over ban on Taliban officials’ travel
UNITED NATIONS: UN split over ban on Taliban officials’ travel. Members of the United Nations Security Council remain divided over whether to exempt some of Afghanistan’s Taliban officials from a travel ban, diplomatic sources said. Under a 2011 Security Council resolution, 135 Taliban leaders are subject to a sanctions regime. It includes asset freezes and […]
Hindutva Modi govt brazenly violating UNSC resolutions: PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday berated the Narendra Modi-led Indian government for “brazenly” violating the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir. The prime minister’s message comes as Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world over observe the Right to Self-Determination Day today in their bid […]
Russia defends veto of UN climate change resolution
Russia defended Tuesday its move to veto a Security Council resolution linking climate change and global security that was supported by a majority of UN member states. Backed by Niger and Ireland, the draft resolution called on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to “integrate climate-related security risk as a central component into comprehensive conflict-prevention strategies.” The text […]
UNGA decides to continue UNSC reform talks through consensus during 76th session after G-4’s bid to change negotiating format fails
The UN General Assembly Tuesday adopted a draft decision, by consensus, paving the way to continue intergovernmental negotiations (IGN) on restructuring the Security Council during its 76th session after the aspirants of permanent seats on the 15-member body — India, Brazil, Germany and Japan — withdrew their amendment that was aimed at shaping the reform […]
Pakistan expresses ‘unwavering support’ to Palestine cause
ANTALYA: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday expressed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and underscored the importance of a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders under the relevant UNSC resolutions for sustainable peace in the region. In a meeting with Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr. Riyad Al Maliki on the sidelines of Antalya […]