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India continues to violate human rights in IIOJK, Pakistan informs UN

October 16, 2025 by Yumna Asif

NEW YORK: Pakistan has apprised the United Nations of the deteriorating human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), calling out India for its grave violations and continued repression of the Kashmiri people. Pakistan’s Acting Permanent Representative to the UN, Usman Jadoon, addressed a session of the UN General Assembly’s Committee, exposing … Read more

Multiple international leaders respond to proposed Gaza ceasefire plan

October 7, 2025 by Yumna Asif

Ceasefire negotiations aimed at halting the ongoing conflict in Gaza are currently taking place in Egypt’s resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The proposed agreement has sparked strong reactions from key regional and international players, with Iran, Egypt, the United Nations, and Germany issuing statements that reflect both support and caution. Iran Welcomes Ceasefire: The Iranian … Read more

Trump criticizes UN, says he helped to end 7 wars including Pakistan-India conflict

September 24, 2025September 23, 2025 by Sana Fatima

UNITED NATIONS: US President Donald Trump has criticized the United Nations, saying the organization never contacted him despite his efforts to end seven wars, including the conflict between Pakistan and India. Speaking at the 80th UN General Assembly, Trump mocked the UN, saying it could not even manage its building’s escalator and teleprompter properly. He, … Read more

UN summit on Palestine two-state solution begins today

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Abid Khan

NEW YORK: A high-level summit on the Palestine issue, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, will be held today at the United Nations to discuss the two-state solution. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to participate in the conference. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the United Nations General … Read more

UN urges Taliban to lift work ban on Afghan women aid workers

September 12, 2025 by Yumna Asif

New York: The United Nations has called on the Taliban government in Afghanistan to immediately lift restrictions preventing local female aid workers from carrying out their duties, warning that continued bans threaten vital humanitarian efforts, including earthquake relief. In a statement issued Thursday, the UN said that de facto arrangements had previously allowed female staff … Read more

Belgium to recognize Palestinian State at UN, sanctions Israel over Gaza crisis

September 2, 2025 by Yumna Asif

Brussels/ New York: Belgium has announced it will formally recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session later this month. The decision, confirmed by Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, comes alongside a package of sanctions targeting Israel over its ongoing actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. “Palestine … Read more

U.S. criticized for denying Mahmoud Abbas visa to attend UN as Palestinian statehood set for discussion

August 31, 2025 by Yumna Asif

The U.S. says it won’t allow Mahmoud Abbas entry to the country, where he was set to attend a gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in New York City, prompting a spokesperson for the Palestinian president to call for the decision to be reversed. Representatives for Canada and several other countries have said … Read more

UN Official calls on the world to end trade relations with Israel over Genocide concerns

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 by Sana Fatima

A United Nations human rights expert, Francesca Albanese, has called on the world to end trade relations with Israel, accusing it of profiting from genocide. While presenting her latest report to the UN Human Rights Council, Albanese stated that Israel’s economy is built on occupation, violence, and military aggression, especially in Gaza and the occupied … Read more

Pakistan backs Iran’s right to retaliate under UN charter

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 by Abid Khan

United Nations: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Asim Iftikhar stated that Iran has the right to self-defense under the UN Charter. Speaking during a United Nations Security Council session convened to address the recent Israeli attack on Iran, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar condemned the strike, calling it a blatant violation of Iran’s … Read more

Pakistan calls for reinvigorating political process in Yemen

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 by Abid Khan

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for reinvigorating the political process in Yemen to lay the foundation for a comprehensive and durable solution that would ensure a peaceful future for the Arab country. There is no military solution to thec, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan, told the UN Security Council, noting that persistent … Read more

Fear and uncertainty haunt war-shattered Gaza: UN

April 10, 2025 by Abid Khan

UITED NATIONS: Israel’s deadly military operations and the aid blockade have continued to add to daily fears and hardships being faced by those about to give birth in the devastated enclave. That’s the message from the UN World Health Organization, WHO, which said that mothers are going into labour amid dire conditions, putting their health … Read more

UN condemns terrorist attack on train in Balochistan

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by Abid Khan

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations condemned the terrorist attack in Balochistan against a Quetta-Peshawar passenger train in which armed militants took a number of hostages, including women and children, and called for their immediate release. “We’ve just seen the reports; we, of course, condemn any hostage taking, and we call on those who’ve taken people … Read more

Pakistan urges UN police’s engagement in improving peacekeeping operations

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by Abid Khan

UNITED NATIONS: Describing United Nations Police as a cornerstone of global peacekeeping, Pakistan has called for the inclusion of their perspectives in U.N.’s flagship activity that helps countries in conflict transition to peace.

“Their (UN Police) insights make a critical difference in improving peacekeeping operations,” Ambassador Munir Akram, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told UN Security Council which met to discuss UN support to conflict-affected countries.

“It is crucial that perspectives of the UN Police be included in decision-making on peacekeeping missions, including mission planning and resourcing.”

Ambassador Akram also underscored the need for realistic mandates to ensure the success of peacekeeping operations.

“In the situations, where a rapid deployment of Formed Police Units, instead of military, is necessary, the deployment should be based on clear and achievable mandates and supported by adequate resources,” he said.

The Pakistani envoy said that policing in peacekeeping operations needs to evolve in a way that is capable of addressing complex, non-traditional threats involving organized crime, human trafficking, terrorism and weaponization of technology.

In this regard, he emphasized the need for employing technology to enable the UN police to fulfill its mandate.

“The UN police must receive adequate training and capacity building and should integrate technology in its operations by using tools such as Generative Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality (VR) tools, drones, surveillance equipment, and data analytics.”

He said that there was also the imperative of prioritizing capacity building, institutional development and rebuilding local law enforcement structures of the host government, to ensure sustainable peace and stability, considering the crucial role of the UN Police in the post-conflict transitions.

As a longstanding contributor, he said Pakistan has deployed 50 Formed Police Units (FPUs) in UN peace operations across Haiti, Darfur, East Timor, and Ivory Coast.

Demonstrating unwavering dedication to public service and international peace, 11 Pakistani police personnel have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, the Pakistani envoy said, adding that the current readiness of a Pakistani FPU on the Rapid Deployment Level (RDL) underscores the country’s preparedness for international peacekeeping efforts.

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Pakistan urges extension of Gaza ceasefire to all occupied Palestinian lands

February 26, 2025 by Abid Khan

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to take steps to end Israel’s aggression in the occupied West Bank, emphasizing that the 15-member body ensure that the ceasefire in Gaza extends beyond the war-shattered enclave to all occupied Palestinian territories.

“Peace cannot take root as long as Israel’s actions in the occupied West Bank continue with impunity,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, the alternative permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, said after a briefing to the Council members by the top UN official for the Middle East Peace Process, Sigrid Kaag, on the situation in the restive region.

Over 50,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced, with military raids, settler violence, and illegal land annexations intensifying daily, he said.

“These are not isolated incidents but part of a deliberate strategy to erase Palestinian identity from their own land– It is ethnic cleansing in real time,” the Pakistani envoy added.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s resolute support to the Palestinian people in their struggle for self-determination, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that a sovereign, independent and contiguous State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, was not just a political necessity — it is a moral imperative.

“If we truly believe in the UN Charter principles, if we stand for justice, for the rule of law, for the fundamental right of all peoples to live in dignity – then we must act,” he said.

Earlier, Ms. Kaaq, the UN official in the region, urged Council members to ensure Gaza remains an integral part of a future Palestinian State, and that the enclave and the West Bank including East Jerusalem are unified politically, economically and administratively.

At the same time, she said there should be no long-term Israeli military presence in Gaza – although Israel’s security concerns must be addressed.

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It could take 10 years to clear unexploded bombs from Gaza: UN

January 23, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s attacks on Gaza

The United Nations says it could take 10 years and $500 million to clean up the rubble in Gaza after the recent war. There are many dangerous things in the rubble, like bombs and other explosives, as well as poisonous materials. The war between Israel and Palestine lasted for 15 months and caused a lot … Read more

Pakistan calls for resolving Yemen conflict through dialogue

January 16, 2025 by Abid Khan

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for resolving the conflict in Yemen through diplomatic and political means, underscoring that diplomacy and dialogue remain the only viable paths for peace.

“Pakistan urges all parties to prioritize dialogue, engage in a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political process, and resolve differences through peaceful means,” Ambassador Munir Akram, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council.

“We fully support the UN and regional efforts, particularly by Saudi Arabia and Oman to reach a political settlement of the Yemeni conflict based on the agreed upon frameworks, ” he said during a debate on the situation in Yemen.

Ambassador Akram expressed Pakistan’s deep concern about the protracted conflict in Yemen, which has triggered a multi-dimensional crisis, including economic collapse, climate impacts and one of the worst humanitarian emergencies in modern history.

The crisis in Yemen, which worsened in 2014 after Houthi rebels (known officially as Ansar Allah) seized the capital, Sanaa, has been marked by complex political and military tensions. More than 17 million people – half the country’s population – remain dependent on humanitarian assistance and protection.

The Pakistani envoy also voiced deep concern over Houthi attacks on commercial and maritime vessels in the Red Sea, which he said threaten global trade, regional stability and the environment.

Also, during its proceedings, the 15-member Council adopted a resolution which reaffirmed its earlier call on the Houthis to cease all attacks on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, and called for monitoring of the situation as these attacks continue with increasing sophistication.

Pakistan supported the resolution which was adopted by a vote of 12 in favour to none against — with 3 abstentions (Algeria, China, Russia).

Under its terms, the Council extended, until 15 July 2025, its request that the Secretary-General provide it with written monthly reports on Houthi attacks on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

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Syria has real opportunity to move from darkness to light: UN

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 by Abid Khan

UNITED NATIONS: Syrians have high expectations for their country, and a strong desire for people from across the social spectrum to come together and forge a new constitution.

At the same time, Najat Rochdi, the UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, told UN News, a media website, that the process must begin with an inclusive “national dialogue.”

Ms. Rochdi is in Damascus meeting several members of the transitional authorities to ensure all Syrians are able to participate in the country future, which is struggling to cope with an acute humanitarian crisis and faltering economy, it was pointed out. It’s her second visit to Syria since the fall of the Assad regime.

“The de facto authorities have shown, through their statements, a real willingness to take the country from where it was to something much better that meets the demands and aspirations of all Syrians,” she said.

“One expression that we hear in every meeting is that it is time to move from the darkness to the light. In that regard, we really welcome the decision to organize a national dialogue.

It’s very important that this dialogue factors in the voices of all Syrians, who have paid a very, very high price to get where they are today.”

Meanwhile, a team from the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria has concluded a first visit to the country, taking crucial steps to promote dialogue and engagement with the new caretaker government.

Commissioner Hanny Megally led the team, which met with officials, including in the Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs.

Discussions covered justice for victims and families, the protection of mass graves and evidence, and continued engagement with the Commission, which was established by the UN Human Rights Council in August 2011.

Megally welcomed the willingness of the new authorities to continue engaging with the Commission on future visits.

This marks a significant shift as the former government had denied the Commission access since the start of its mandate.

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UN predicts global economic growth to remain at 2.8% in 2025

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 by Abid Khan

UNITED NATIONS: Global economic growth is projected at 2.8 per cent in 2025, unchanged from the past year, with prospects in South Asia remaining “robust”, according to a UN flagship report.

“South Asia’s economic outlook remains robust, with regional GDP anticipated to grow by 5.7 per cent in 2025, compared to 5.9 per cent in 2024, supported by strong performance in India and recovery in Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka,” the report produced by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) said.

However, it warned that risks to the outlook are tilted to the downside owing to deceleration in external demand, ongoing debt challenges, and social un-rests.

“Additionally, strong export growth in services and certain manufactured goods will bolster economic activity,” the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025 report said.

“Looming risks ahead East and South Asia face mounting downside risks that could dampen economic prospects. Key risks and challenges include escalating geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and the impact of climate change, which could reignite inflationary pressures and pose severe risks to food security.”

Replying to a question, Hamid Rashid, the Chief of Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division at DESA, said that once the debt issues of Pakistan and Sri Lanka are resolved, their economies are set to grow further.

In this regard, the report calls for bold multilateral action to address interconnected global crises, including debt, inequality and climate change.

Globally, the report the shows that despite withstanding a series of mutually reinforcing shocks, world economic growth has stagnated and remains below the pre-pandemic annual average of 3.2 per cent.

It highlights the enduring impact of weak investment, sluggish productivity, and high debt levels on global economic performance.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his foreword, called for decisive action to address these challenges.

“Countries cannot ignore these perils. In our interconnected economy, shocks on one side of the world push up prices on the other. Every country is affected and must be part of the solution,” he stated.

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Pakistan calls for representative governance in Syria to ensure unity

January 9, 2025 by Abid Khan

UITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for political inclusivity and representative governance in “fraternal” Syria following the overthrow of the Assad regime exactly a month ago, saying the process should be Syrian-led and Syrian-owned that is backed by the United Nations.

“Today, Syria is at an important juncture in its history,” Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council which debated the situation in that Arab country on Wednesday.

“The recent political developments offer the opportunity to restore normalcy, stability and peace in Syria,” he said, adding, “Yet this will depend on ensuring a peaceful transition to a new governance structure which is inclusive and stable and ensures Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.”

Earlier, Syria’s ambassador Koussay Aldahhak told the 15-member Council that the “dawn of freedom has broken”, and called on members of the UN to “respect the will of the Syrian people and its national choices.”

For this reason, he urged them to “immediately and fully lift unilateral coercive measures, to provide the necessary financing to meet humanitarian needs and recover basic services” and “to rehabilitate and reconstruct the damaged facilities and ensure demining.”

As the country is committed to improving conditions following 14 years of brutal conflict, the Syrian Ambassador called on the U.S. and other States to lift restrictive measures which targeted the previous regime.

Finally, he had a message for Israel in the Golan, “We stress the need to ensure that Israeli occupation entities do not take advantage of the current circumstances to violate Syria’s sovereignty in an attempt to impose a new reality through their military incursion to new parts of Syria,”

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Pakistan urges UN to uphold it promise of self-determination to Kashmiris

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 by Abid Khan

UNITED NATIONS: In a message to the UN community on the Right of Self-Determination Day, Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Munir Akram has called for fulfilling the international community’s promise of freedom given to the people of Kashmir.

“Right of Self-Determination Day today is a somber reminder that the promise of self-determination to the people of Jammu and Kashmir remains unfulfilled to this day,” the top Pakistani diplomat said, adding that this promise, enshrined in several UN Security Council resolutions, remained a moral and legal imperative for international community.

“As the world grapples with pressing challenges, the struggle of Kashmiri people serves as poignant reminder of the importance of upholding international commitments and human dignity,” Ambassador Akram said.

“Keeping the promise alive for self-determination requires unwavering global commitment and action.”

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Pakistan formally begins 2-year term at UN Security Council

January 2, 2025January 2, 2025 by Abid Khan

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Wednesday officially began its two-year term (2025-26) as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, the world body’s power center.

“As a non-permanent member of the UNSC, Pakistan will play its active role in promoting the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, including the right to self-determination of peoples under foreign occupation,” Ambassador Munir Akram said in a post on X platform.

“We will work with other Council members to promote peace & security,” the top Pakistani envoy added.

A formal flag raising ceremony for the new members of the Council –Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama and Somalia — will take place on January 2 (tomorrow) at the UN headquarters in New York.

The new members replaced Japan, Ecuador, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland whose terms ended on December 31, 2024.

Pakistan will also preside over the 15-member Council in July when it assumes its presidency according to alphabetical rotation of the member states’ official names. This will allow Islamabad to set the Security Council’s agenda.

In addition to this, Pakistan will get a seat on the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee, which is responsible for designating individuals and groups as terrorists and imposing sanctions.

This is Pakistan’s eight term on the Council. The country’s previous terms on the UNSC were in 2012-13, 2003-04, 1993-94, 1983-84, 1976-77, 1968-69, and 1952-53.

Over the decades, Pakistan has played an active role in promoting the principles and purposes of the UN Charter and made significant contributions to international peace and security, including its role as one of the leading troop-contributing countries to UN peacekeeping missions across the world.

Pakistan, which was elected to the UN Security Council by the General Assembly in June 2024, has replaced Japan on the Asian seat.

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UN urges Taliban to revoke ban on Afghan women working in NGOs

January 1, 2025 by Abid Khan

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations has told the Taliban to revoke a ban on Afghan women working in NGOs after the de facto government issued a circular warning international groups that they faced suspension and possible revocation of their license if they were found in violation of a decree first issued in 2022.

The measure, issued by the de facto Ministry of Economy on 26 December, enforces a two-year-old decree prohibiting women from working with both national and international NGOs.

In a statement, Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rughts, emphasized the devastating impact on the delivery of critical humanitarian aid in Afghanistan the decree will have, where more than half the population lives in poverty.

NGOs, he noted, are essential to the survival of millions of Afghans, offering life-saving support to women, men and children alike.

“This is absolutely the wrong path,” Turk said, urging the de facto authorities to reconsider what he described as a “deeply discriminatory decree.”

Since coming to power, Afghanistan’s de facto authorities have restricted the rights of women and girls, barring them from education, work, healthcare, and movement.

These measures, including the latest crackdown on NGO employment, effectively erase women from public life, undermining Afghanistan’s prospects for progress.

The High Commissioner called on Afghanistan’s leaders to rethink their course, not just for the sake of women and girls but for the future of the nation as a whole.

He also highlighted the broader implications of these policies for the global community, noting that restricting women’s participation in public life exacerbates poverty and hampers efforts to build a stable and resilient society.

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Pakistan’s positive role on global stage acknowledged by international media

December 20, 2024 by Areej Afzal

Islamabad: Pakistan’s constructive role on the global stage has been recognized, earning praise from international media. In an article published by the American newspaper Chicago Tribune, renowned U.S. military advisor John Rosenberg commended Pakistan’s positive role in global affairs. The article highlighted Pakistan’s pivotal and constructive involvement in resolving regional conflicts and participating in international … Read more

UN condemns Taliban ban on women from pursuing medical education

December 6, 2024 by Abid Khan

UNITED NATIONS: The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has condemned a new ban imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan preventing women and girls from attending private medical institutions, warning that it will have devastating consequences for healthcare – especially the future availability of midwives and nurses. Thursday’s Taliban action removed the last remaining opportunity for … Read more

UN must take steps to stop Palestinian genocide

November 29, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE/KARACHI: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has expressed solidarity with the oppressed Palestinian brothers and sisters.

In her message on International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Maryam Nawaz called upon the international community to help end massacre of unarmed innocent Palestinians including children and women.

The CM said: “We pay tribute to the heroic sacrifices of the Palestinian people.” She added, “Every citizen of Pakistan equally shares sufferings of Palestinian brethren.”Pakistan’s cuisine

She highlighted, “Pakistan has always been and will continue to be a staunch supporter of the Palestinians’ rights.”

Maryam said Pakistan’s policy on Palestine is a true reflection of the principled stance of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Pakistan will always stand by Palestinian brothers and sisters.

The Chief Minister said that the struggle of Palestinians will definitely bear fruit one day and they will be blessed with the blessing of freedom.” She prayed, “May Allah Almighty save Palestinian people from the oppression and barbarity of the usurper Israeli forces.”

Similarly, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the United Nations (UN) must take steps to stop the Palestinians genocide.

In his message on International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians, he said, ‘We have always condemned Israel’s aggressive actions.’

The CM said that Pakistan’s support will continue for Palestinians to achieve their right to self-determination. He said that the international community can not ignore Israeli oppression against Palestinians.

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