Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PM extends Munir Akram’s tenure as envoy to UN for another two years

Munir Akram gains two year extension as Pakistan's envoy to UN

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday gave a go-ahead to extend the tenure of Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Munir Akram. In November 2019, Munir Ikram was appointed by Prime Minister Imran Khan on a two-year contract at the United Nations in replacement of Dr Maleeha Lodhi after his return from … Read more

Pakistan considers safety of nuclear power plants a national responsibility: Munir

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations Munir Akram said Pakistan considers safety and security of its nuclear power plants and research reactors as a national responsibility. Commenting on the Vienna-IAEA’s annual report at the United Nations, Munir Akram said Pakistan had placed all of its nuclear power plants and research reactors under … Read more

Recognition of Afghanistan will only happen after regional consultations: Munir Akram

Ambassador Munir Akram

Pakistan would like an “inclusive, broad-based government” in Afghanistan, but the question of recognition would arise only after the leaders of Taliban and other groups, now in talks, form a government, Ambassador Munir Akram said. “We are consulting with all the regional countries in order to have a coordinated approach on the issue of not … Read more

World community should hold Taliban to their assurances: Munir Akram

ECOSOC

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Munir Akram has welcomed the fact that the Taliban are giving assurances to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan and to uphold human rights of its citizens, saying the international community should hold them to that commitment. Responding to questions during an interview on a major American television network, … Read more

Will continue working with world community to counter terrorism : Munir Akram

Ambassador Munir Akram

A senior diplomat told a UN Security Council Arria Fomula meeting that as a victim of terrorism, Pakistan will continue to work closely with the world community to address the global threat posed by the scourge and to reform the counter-terrorism regime for enhancing its acceptability and effectiveness. In a written statement submitted to the … Read more

ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for boosting vaccine production

Ambassador Munir Akram

United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) chief Munir Akram has called for increasing the production of vaccines to defeat the contagious coronavirus pandemic that has caused the economic and social crisis. He was addressing the ECOSOC’s Special Ministerial meeting on the topic “A vaccine for all” at the United Nations. During the talks, Pakistan … Read more

Pakistan warns against pillagers planning to subvert Afghan peace process

Ambassador Munir Akram

Pakistan on Wednesday warned against the pillagers speculating to subvert the peace negotiations and prevent a political settlement in Afghanistan. According to the details, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) appreciated the international efforts re-energize the peace process in Afghanistan. The envoy called on all sides in the region to work for the … Read more

“Kashmir is undergoing sever economic crisis due to Indian military siege,” Munir Akram

Ambassador Munir Akram

Munir Akram, Pakistan’s Special Representative to the United Nations (UN) on Monday said that Kashmir is undergoing severe economic crisis due to the Indian military siege. According to the details, in a statement today, Munir Akram said that in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K), the locals have suffered a massive economic loss … Read more

No sustainable development without justice & control of crime, says Munir Akram

Munir Akram

Pakistan’s representative to United Nations Munir Akram said on Sunday that there can be no sustainable development without justice, rule of law, and control of crime. Addressing virtually at the 14th UN Crime Congress, he said that change in labor and migration laws is also critical in addressing the demand for the services of human … Read more

‘Pakistan takes pride in making UN peacekeeping successful,’ Says Munir Akram

Ambassador Munir Akram

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Munir Akram has said that Islamabad takes pride for its contributions in making UN peacekeeping mission ‘successful.’ According to the details, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram was addressing the plenary meeting of special committee on Peacekeeping operations. During his address, the envoy expressed … Read more

‘UN report validates Pakistan’s actions against all terrorist groups,’ says Munir Akram

Ambassador Munir Akram

Pakistan has called upon UNSC Sanctions Committee to initiate immediate action against Indian agencies involved in sponsorship of terrorism against Pakistan. According to the details, on Thursday, in a series of tweets, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram said that recent UN reports validate Pakistan’s actions against all terrorist groups. He … Read more

“India concocts fake news to malign Pakistan,” says Munir Akram

Ambassador Munir Akram

Pakistan, at the United Nations (UN) has warned that India plans false flag operations to justify its aggression against Islamabad. According to the details, while addressing a debate in the UN General Assembly, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram said India concocts fake news to malign Pakistan and perpetrates terrorism and subversion … Read more

Pakistan opposed creation of new permanent seats in UNSC

Pakistan UNGA

Pakistan has strongly opposed the addition of new permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).  As per the details, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative at the world body Munir Akram spoke at the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations Framework during the seventy-fifth session of the UN. He said that the creation of new permanent seats … Read more

‘Many countries are falling into debt amid pandemic,’ says Munir Akram

Ambassador Munir Akram

Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations (UN) Munir Akram has said that many countries are falling into debt amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, while giving an interview as President of UN Economic and Social Council, Munir Akram said that for the developing countries, there is an immediate need of … Read more

UN calls upon Pakistan, India to decrease tensions

Pakistan India UN

The United Nations has urged India and Pakistan to decrease tensions and engage in a dialogue. As per the details, The UN has called upon both countries to pursue solutions in accordance with the United Nations Charter and Security Council resolutions. UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism Vladimir Voronkov talked to Pakistan Permanent Representative to United Nations … Read more

World is unsafe till COVID-19 is defeated in poor countries says Munir Akram

Ambassador Munir Akram

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram has said that we have to ensure the supply of corona vaccine to all. The world cannot be safe until Corona is defeated in poor countries. According to the details, in his recent statement, he said the United Nations must provide emergency financial assistance to the … Read more

Pakistan will continue its unwavering support to Palestine cause says Akram

Munir Akram

The Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Munir Akram has said that Islamabad has remained a committed supporter of the Palestinian people. According to the details, Akram; in his message on the occasion of International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People, said supporting Palestinian right to self-determination and calling for an early creation … Read more

UNGA adopts resolution tabled by Pakistan on right of self-determination

UNGA

The Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution tabled by Pakistan for the universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination. In a series of tweets, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the World Body, Munir Akram said the resolution co-sponsored by seventy-one countries reflects the international consensus and consistent support. … Read more

Pakistan to continue its political and moral support of Kashmiris says FM

Shah Mahmood Qureshi

The Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan will continue its political and moral support of Kashmiri brethren. According to the details, while talking to Pakistan’s Permanent Representative in the United Nations Munir Akram in Islamabad, Shah Mahmood Qureshi emphasized the need to further highlight Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and … Read more

Pakistan warns global community on Indian threat to regional security

Munir Akram

Pakistan has again warned the international community that India’s aggressive policies and military posture posed an immediate threat to world peace and security. According to the details, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Munir Akram, while speaking in the general debate, said India had nuclearized the Indian Ocean, deployed anti-ballistic missiles, and is … Read more

Modi’s speech was divorced from the reality of intolerant India says Akram

Munir Akram

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly was silent on critical international issues. In his recent statement, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram said the speech of the Indian Prime Minister was divorced from the … Read more

Fascist ideology of BJP pose threat to Indian Muslims

Munir Akram

Pakistan has called on the United Nations to include Hindutva fascism in its counter-terrorism endeavors, as its dystopian narrative, like other forms of violent supremacist movements, also fuels terrorism. The demand was made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the world body, Munir Akram while speaking in a webinar on ‘the Global Scourge of Terrorism: Assessment … Read more

Pakistan calls UNSC to conciliate and hold India accountable for war crimes

Pakistan

Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to intervene and hold India accountable for its grave breaches of international humanitarian law and war crimes in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and to take steps to settle the decades-old dispute. Speaking at the virtual meeting of the Security Council on the ‘Protection of Civilians … Read more

UN Chief Visit to Pak acknowledges long-standing cooperation

UN Chief

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram said the UN Chief Antonio Guterres’ upcoming visit to Pakistan declares Islamabad’s important role for peace and stability in the region. In a tweet, Munir Akram said, UN Chief visit also acknowledges our long-standing cooperation with the world body. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres would be … Read more

“Pakistan seeks to diffuse tensions between United States and Iran”

Pakistan seeks

Pakistan seeks to diffuse tensions between United States and Iran, said Ambassador Munir Akram in a debate on Thursday. According to details he said Pakistan seeks to defuse tensions between the United States and Iran. Ambassador Munir Akram, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told this 15-member Council on Wednesday. He spoke in a … Read more

We do not want war with India: Pakistan’s envoy to UN

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York Munir Akram

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York Munir Akram reiterated that Pakistan does not want war with India but if attacked, it will respond resolutely and effectively. Drawing attention to India’s “aggressive intent” towards Pakistan at the United Nations, Munir Akram urged the world body to act “decisively” to prevent a war … Read more

Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan, Munir Akram

munir akram

Munir Akram, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations spoke about the peace in Afghanistan at UN. Pakistan has expressed hope that the resumption of direct talks between the United States and the Taliban would lead to a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan. Permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Munir Akram was speaking … Read more

‘US, Taliban talks would lead to a peaceful Afghanistan’

Pakistan at UN

Pakistan’s representative at the United Nations Munir Akram has said that Pakistan has supported the Afghan Peace Process. At the United Nations, he has expressed hope that the resumption of direct talks between the United States and the Taliban would lead to a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan. Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, … Read more