Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Arab League Chief Slams UN Inaction: Gaza Truce Delay Equals ‘License to Kill’

Arab League Chief Slams UN Inaction: Gaza Truce Delay Equals 'License to Kill'

Gheit says the UN’s failure on the Gaza truce gives Israel a “license to kill.” He acknowledges the increase in aid but calls for genuine action. The death toll has reached 20,000 in the Gaza-Israel war. As stated by Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the UN Security Council’s inability to reach a durable truce … Read more

UN Security Council Grapples with Gaza Crisis: Ceasefire Resolution in Limbo

UN Security Council Grapples with Gaza Crisis: Ceasefire Resolution in Limbo

A vote will be held on a resolution to increase aid to Palestinian territories. Separate diplomatic initiatives are underway. Other countries are urging a call for a ceasefire. Ahead of this Friday’s anticipated Security Council vote on a resolution to provide supplies to the Palestinian territory but not to demand a truce, the UN cautioned … Read more

UN seeks confirmation on girls’ education in religious schools in Afghanistan

UN seeks confirmation on girls' education in religious schools in Afghanistan

The Taliban’s policy prohibits girls from attending secondary school and university. Despite assurances from the Taliban, there is growing concern about the lag in girls’ education. The Taliban Ministry of Education is assessing madrassas and reviewing the public school curriculum. The United Nations is working to confirm reports suggesting that the Taliban, who currently govern … Read more

Over 18 million people in Myanmar need humanitarian relief, warns UN

Over 18 million people in Myanmar need humanitarian relief, warns UN

18.6 million people in Myanmar need humanitarian aid. 6 million children in Myanmar are in need of assistance. Only 29 percent of the required funding was met in 2023. The UN warned on Monday that over 18 million people, or one-third of Myanmar’s population, currently need humanitarian relief. To address this demand, the UN is … Read more

Sudan’s Wad Madani Becomes New Battlefield in Ongoing Conflict

Sudan's Wad Madani Becomes New Battlefield in Ongoing Conflict

The paramilitary RSF attacks Wad Madani. Hundreds flee violence; the army launches airstrikes. The humanitarian crisis deepens. Witnesses reported that on Saturday, Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces engaged the army outside the central city of Wad Madani, pushing an attack that created a new front in the eight-month-old conflict and drove hundreds of people from … Read more

Mushaal Mullick expresses concern over Indian SC’s decision

Mushaal Mullick
  • She was addressing seminar to commemorate Int’l Human Rights Day.
  • Mushaal said human rights violations by India shortcomings of UN.
  • She pointed out resolutions related to IIOJK remained unresolved.

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment, Mushaal Hussein Mullick expressed her deep concern over the Indian Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the revocation of the special status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), stating that it is akin to death sentence for all Kashmiris.

She was addressing a seminar to commemorate International Human Rights Day organized by Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights in collaboration with International Islamic University Islamabad.

She said that the ongoing human rights violations by India underscore the shortcomings of the United Nations. She emphasized the necessity for the UN to go beyond mere resolutions and actively pursue their implementation.

She pointed out that resolutions related to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute have remained unresolved for 75 years.

She emphasized that amidst the conspicuous silence of the UN and international organizations, the alarming situations of genocide were unfolding in Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine.

She urged global bodies to break their silence and take proactive measures to address the escalating humanitarian crises in those regions.

Mushaal Hussein highlighted the profound impact of human rights violations when perpetrated by states, leading to extensive mass killings and even genocide. Drawing attention to the ongoing destruction in Gaza, she pointed out the restrictive measures preventing International Aid organizations from entering Gaza, exacerbating severe shortages of essential items like medicine and food.

Moreover, Mushaal Mullick said that contrary to Indian claims, the recent decision by the Indian Supreme Court served evidence that India was not a secular country.

Mushaal Hussein highlighted that International Human Rights Day stands as a global reminder of the fundamental principles that uphold human dignity, equality, and justice.

She emphasized the importance of utilizing this day as an opportunity for individuals, communities, and nations to reflect on the strides made in safeguarding human rights and to address persisting challenges. She called for collective action to protect and promote the rights and freedoms of every individual, regardless of race, gender, religion, or nationality.

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UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backs Gaza ceasefire, puts pressure on Israel and US

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backs Gaza ceasefire, puts pressure on Israel and US

Resolution passes with 153 votes, exceeding even support for Ukraine resolutions. US and Israel among 10 nations opposing the non-binding resolution. Vote seen as a “historic day” and “powerful message” for peace. Following the lead of the stalled Security Council, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed a non-binding resolution on Tuesday calling for a ceasefire in … Read more

COP28 Draft: World takes aim at fossil fuels, eyes net zero by 2050

COP28 Draft: World takes aim at fossil fuels, eyes net zero by 2050

The new COP28 draft urges a global transition away from fossil fuels. Revised language responds to criticism of earlier proposals lacking clear action. Activists welcome improvement but still call for full fossil fuel phase-out. At the United Nations COP28 climate conference in Dubai, a new draft language advocating for the world to gradually wean itself … Read more

UN General Assembly to gather on Tuesday on Gaza matter

UN General Assembly to gather on Tuesday on Gaza matter

The US vetoed a Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called an emergency meeting. Guterres criticized the Security Council’s delay. Following the US veto of a Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire last week, officials and diplomats announced on Sunday that the UN General Assembly will convene on … Read more

Foreign Ministers call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Foreign Ministers call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Foreign ministers urge the US and international community to do more. Humanitarian aid for Gaza civilians is desperately needed. The foreign minister of Saudi Arabia stated on Friday in Washington that there needs to be a viable roadmap for the establishment of a … Read more

COP29: Will Azerbaijan, an “Oil Capital,” host the next climate summit?

COP29: Will Azerbaijan, an "Oil Capital," host the next climate summit?

Azerbaijan cleared a major obstacle to hosting COP29. Decision the on next COP host is expected before COP28 ends in Dubai. The EU is still undecided about supporting Azerbaijan. Notwithstanding the controversy surrounding COP28 being held in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, the Petro-state Azerbaijan has cleared a major obstacle to hosting the UN climate … Read more

Fossil Fuel lobbying presence quadruples at COP28 climate talks

Fossil Fuel lobbying presence quadruples at COP28 climate talks

The number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28 increased. Around 2,400 individuals associated with fossil fuels registered. The increase is partly due to the new registration requirements. Campaigners claim that since last year, the number of participants in this year’s UN COP28 climate conference who are also associated with companies that produce fossil fuels has … Read more

UAE and UN collaborate on climate, peace, and humanitarian efforts at COP28

UAE and UN collaborate on climate, peace, and humanitarian efforts at COP28

The UN Secretary-General met with the UAE President at COP28 in Dubai. They discussed the importance of the conference. They also discussed collaboration between the UAE and UN agencies. At the ongoing UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) at Expo City Dubai on Sunday, Secretary-General António Guterres met with the President of the United Arab Emirates … Read more

World fails to protect human lives in Gaza, says Dr Jamil Khan

World
  • The Israeli military forces have been killing innocent children.
  • The world has always been misguided by West and its media.
  • Local media has failed to give true picture of affected Palestine.

KARACHI: The United Nations, European Union, Muslim countries, and the rest of the world have utterly failed to protect the valuable lives of thousands of people in Gaza.

The Israeli government and its military forces have been killing innocent babies, children, women, men, and elders for more than a month but the UN is unmoved and has not stopped the genocide in Gaza.

Just like the Western countries, their media tells lies throughout the day and tries to misguide the world. The President of the United States of America claimed that Israel is exercising its rights of self-defense but this is an attempt to wipe out Palestinian people from their homeland.

These views were expressed by the former Ambassador Dr Jameel Ahmed Khan while addressing a session on “Gaza War in Regional and Trans Regional Context” held at the M. A. Rangoonwala Auditorium of the Applied Economics Research Centre of the University of Karachi on Thursday.

He informed the audience that the world has always been misguided by the West and its media whenever any issue regarding Palestine comes to the surface. He mentioned the claim that Palestinian people sold their homes and lands to the Israelis when they came back to this territory some seven decades ago. He added that the fact is that the Israelis had massacred more than 50, 000 to occupy their lands and still killing and removing Palestinians from their lands.

Dr Jamil Khan said that the Arab countries have kept silent on such important issues because of their interest in petrol dollars. The current rulers of Islamic countries cannot go against the West.

He shared that in the meeting between the American and Chinese presidents held yesterday, only mutual interests were discussed, while issues like the Palestine-Israel war were ignored.

Dr Jamil Khan shared that 120 countries voted in favor of the resolution presented for the ceasefire in Gaza in the United Nations, and only 14 countries opposed the ceasefire resolution.

Meanwhile, the keynote speaker, Prof Dr Riaz Ahmed Shaikh said that Israel claims that it will take back control of Gaza, and asked to think about what will be the future of 2.3 million Palestinians after it went under the control of Israel.

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Somalia floods: UN issues “once-in-a-century event” warning

Somalia floods

UN issues “once-in-a-century event” warning amid Somalia floods. The UN has allocated $25 million in aid for the affected regions. The heavy rains are expected to potentially destroy 1.5m hectares of farmland. The United Nations has issued a warning that over 1.6 million people in Somalia could face the impact of unusually heavy seasonal rains, … Read more

Pakistan to attend OIC’s emergency meeting on Gaza situation on Oct 18

Pakistan
  • Pakistan calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
  • PM said Pakistan closely coordinating with OIC.
  • FM Jalil Jilani will attend emergency meeting of OIC.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said Pakistan is deeply concerned about the ongoing violence and loss of life in Gaza and stands in solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine.

“Pakistan calls for an immediate ceasefire and lifting of the blockade in Gaza,” he wrote on social media platform X.

The prime minister said Pakistan was closely coordinating with the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) and its member states on the fast deteriorating situation in Gaza.

He said Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani would attend the emergency meeting of OIC’s Executive Committee on October 18 and call for urgent action to alleviate the suffering of the people of Gaza.

The extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the OIC will take place at the General Secretariat headquarters in Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Arabia.

He said Israel’s deliberate, indiscriminate and disproportionate targeting of civilians in Gaza was against all norms of civility and in manifest violation of international law.

“The breakout of violence needs to be seen in the context of years of forced and illegal occupation of Palestinian territory and repressive policies against its people,” he said.

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MQM to hold rally in solidarity with Palestine on Friday

MQM rally

Convener MQM Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui addressed the media about the Palestine issue. He urged the UN to play its part in peace. MQM leader requested the world community to raise their voice against atrocities. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the Pakistan Convener Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), addressed the media at the Central Election Office Pakistan House and … Read more

Israel demands evacuation of northern Gaza in day: UN

evacuation of northern Gaza

Israel demands evacuation of northern Gaza in day. This development has raised concerns among Palestinians. The United Nations’ deep concern over this situation. The Israeli military made a request to the United Nations for the relocation of 1.1 million residents from northern Gaza to the southern part of the enclave within the next 24 hours … Read more

Afghanistan shaken by another earthquake

Afghanistan another earthquake

Afghanistan was shaken by another earthquake. A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Afghanistan. The latest earthquake struck near Herat city. A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Afghanistan, as reported by the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) on Wednesday. This seismic event was part of a series of tremors that had already rattled similar areas … Read more

Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp kills two Palestinians

Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp kills two Palestinians

Israeli forces raided Nur Shams camp in the West Bank, killing two Palestinians. Palestinian fighters clashed with the Israeli forces. The camp hosts 13,519 UN-registered refugees. Early on Sunday, Israeli forces raided a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank and killed two Palestinians, including a fighter for the Islamist organization Hamas, according to emergency … Read more

PM Kakar arrives in London after UN visit

Kakar in London

NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar arrived in London on Saturday after completing his visit to the United States. The prime minister will have several interviews with the British media. He will also visit Oxford University during his visit. Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan Dr Muhammad Faisal welcomed the prime minister at the airport. … Read more

Iran Criticizes Saudi-Israel Relations and Talks Inspections

Iran Saudi-Israel Relations

Talks continue between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Biden hopes for Saudi recognition of Israel. Iran clarifies stance on UN nuclear inspections. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has criticized Saudi Arabia for its efforts to normalize relations with Israel, accusing the regional rival of betraying the Palestinian cause. Speaking at a news conference during the UN General … Read more

Mushaal expresses concern over human rights violation in occupied Kashmir

Mushaal
  • She said world powers have a responsibility to play their role.
  • She said Kashmir valley has turned into largest prison in world.
  • Mushaal Malik said Narendra Modi is following footsteps of Israel.

ISLAMABAD: :Special Assistant to Prime Minister of Pakistan on Human Rights and Women Empowerment, Mushaal Hussain Malik  expressed deep concern over the human rights situation in occupied Kashmir and said that India is violating international law as well as international norms by denying Kashmiris their right to self-determination.

“The world powers have a responsibility to play their role in putting pressure on India to resolve the issue of Kashmir for regional peace and stability”, she demanded while talking to a private news channel.

The Kashmir valley has turned into the largest prison in the world, she said, adding, that there were over two dozen UN resolutions that support the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.

“Narendra Modi is following the footsteps of Israel to persecute the Muslim population”, she added.

Replying to a question, she replied, that Kashmiris must be given the right to decide their fate like all other nations, adding, that it is the responsibility of the international community to take steps to redeem the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination through the settlement of the Kashmir dispute under the relevant UN resolutions.

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PM lauds China’s ‘invaluable’ support for achievement of SDGs

China
  • PM Kakar said Pakistan fully supports China’s GDI.
  • He told high-level meeting on GDI on sideline of NGA.
  • He said Pakistan looks forward to enhancing its cooperation.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan fully supports China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) that focuses on cooperation and partnerships and addresses such issues as extreme poverty, food security and climate change, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwwar-ul-Haq Kakar said while underscoring the need for adequate finance for the development process.

“The GDI can serve as a mechanism to enable developing countries, with assistance from UN agencies, to prepare a pipeline of viable and bankable projects in their priority areas,” he told a high-level meeting on GDI and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly.

The meeting was presided over by China’s Vice President Han Zheng.

The Global Development Initiative (GDI) was launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 21, 2021.

“Pakistan and China are iron brothers who enjoy an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. The Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor are vital vehicles for achieving the SDGs,” PM Kakar said.

He referred to the devastation of most developing countries’ economies by the poly-crises of — Covid, conflict and climate change — and said that China had extended invaluable support for the achievement of the SDGs.

He pointed out GDI and its Group of Friends have identified eight sectors and areas for priority action, including strengthening domestic food production; larger public and private investment in sustainable infrastructure; expanding domestic manufacturing and industrial capacity; building resilient healthcare systems, and eliminating the “digital divide”.

“Adequate and appropriate finance is critical at all levels of the development process,” PM Kakar said, noting the current gap in financing for the SDGs is $ 4.2 trillion annually.

“The GDI can help bridge this gap, especially by securing implementation of the commitments made by developed countries at the SDG Summit to mobilize financing for the SDGs,” the prime minister said.

Pakistan, he said,  commended President Xi’s announcement that China would set up another fund of $10 billion dedicated to the implementation of the GDI.

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UK to guarantee $300 mln for climate funding in Asia and Pacific

UK to guarantee $300 mln for climate funding in Asia and Pacific

The UK will offer guarantees to support a climate funding initiative. The initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The announcement comes at the UN General Assembly. The UK will offer guarantees of up to $300 million to support a climate funding initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing climate-resilient infrastructure in Asia … Read more

UN Summit Addresses Global Development Challenges

UN Summit Challenges

Summit aims to address crises facing vulnerable nations. SDGs, adopted in 2015, include ending poverty and hunger by 2030. UN Secretary-General seeks a “global rescue plan” for lagging SDG targets. World leaders gathered at the United Nations on Monday in an effort to salvage their ambitious commitments to improve the lives of the world’s poorest … Read more

Tiny island states petition UN maritime court to protect oceans from climate change

Tiny island states petition UN maritime court to protect oceans from climate change

Nine island states urged UN maritime court action on climate change. ITLOS will decide if ocean-absorbed CO2 counts as pollution. The goal is concrete steps from nations, not just promises. On Monday, the heads of nine tiny island states petitioned the UN maritime court to preserve the world’s waters from the catastrophic climate change that … Read more

UN Open to Name Change Request to ‘Bharat,’ Spokesperson Says

UN Open

The UN would consider India’s request to change its name if it is made formally. The process would likely follow the precedent set by Turkey, which changed its name to Turkiye. India’s Constitution already refers to the country as Bharat. A UN spokesperson stated that if India formally requested to change its name to ‘Bharat,’ … Read more