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Pakistan slams India’s suspension of Indus Waters Treaty at UN

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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has strongly objected to India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that the move endangers the water security of more than 240 million Pakistanis. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar labelled the Indian decision as “illegal” and urged the United Nations to intervene to ensure peaceful resolution of … Read more

Pakistan to assume UN Security Council presidency in July

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NEW YORK: Pakistan is set to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in July 2025. Pakistan is set to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July 2025. This will be during Pakistan’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, which began … Read more

Pakistan urges UNSC to facilitate ceasefire between Iran and Israel

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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, has called on the United Nation Security Council to play an active role in facilitating a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Speaking during a crucial Security Council session on the Iran-Israel conflict, Ambassador Iftikhar strongly condemned Israeli aggression and unlawful actions against Iran. He emphasized that … Read more

UNSC strongly condemns terrorist attack on school bus

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ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a school bus in Khuzdar, Balochistan. “UNSC calling it a “heinous and cowardly” act that claimed the lives of at least six Pakistani nationals, including four children, and left more than 50 others injured”. In an official press statement, the Council … Read more

UNSC begins closed door consultations on India-Pakistan tensions

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UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council has begun its emergency closed-door consultations amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan that threaten international peace and security. At the start of the Security Council’s session, Khaled Khiari, UN Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific was briefing the member states, diplomats said. He … Read more

UNSC to hold closed consultations on Indo-Pak situation today

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UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Security Council will hold emergency closed-door consultations Monday (today) as the deteriorating situation, especially in Jammu & Kashmir, poses a threat to international peace and security, according to a press release of the Pakistani Mission to the UN. The meeting has been requested by Pakistan, and the country’s Ambassador to the … Read more

Israel’s attacks threaten Syria’s political stabilization, Pakistan tells UNSC

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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has told the UN Security Council that Israel’s recent air strikes across Syria were in flagrant violations of international law, and also undermined the country’s pursuit of political stabilization and national reconciliation. “We are witnessing a deeply troubling pattern: continued, unprovoked Israeli military aggression; repeated violations of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement; an … Read more

Pakistan raises Kashmir issue in UN Security Council

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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has raised the Kashmir issue forcefully in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). According to a statement from Pakistan’s UN Mission, Pakistan highlighted the Kashmir dispute in the Security Council and emphasized the need for addressing the root causes of conflicts to ensure sustainable peace. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Tariq … Read more

Pakistan urges UNSC members to initiate steps to end Israel’s war in Gaza  

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called on the U.N. Security Council to demand that Israel immediately halt its military attacks in Gaza and push for an “indefinite and continuous” ceasefire in the besieged enclave so as to restore humanitarian access. Speaking during a debate on the humanitarian situation in Gaza in the 15-member Council, Ambassador Munir Akram … Read more

UNSC adopts US resolution taking neutral stance on Ukraine war

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UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council adopted a US resolution on the third anniversary of Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine that softens Washington’s stance on the conflict as President Donald Trump pushes for a peace deal. Ten of the 15 Council members, including Pakistan, voted for the resolution, which omitted mention of Russian aggression, in … Read more

Ishaq Dar arrives in New York to attend UNSC’s high level meeting

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NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, flew into New York to participate in the high-level meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on multilateralism and global governance set for Tuesday. He was received at John F. Kennedy International Airport by Ambassador Munir Akram, permanent representative … Read more

Pakistan slams Israel for targeting Gaza’s medical infrastructure

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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan denounced Israel’s “deliberate” targeting of hospitals, medical personnel, patients and the wounded as Israeli military forces press on with their war in Gaza, and called for “Independent and transparent” investigations into its attacks on health infrastructure and other war crimes.

“Impunity must end,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, alternate permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council which met in emergency session on the collapse of health services in besieged Strip.

In this regard, he underscored the need for ensuring that perpetrators are held to account.

Friday’s meeting was called by Algeria, the leading voice for the Arab world on the Council which has just taken the gavel as president for the month of January. Senior official from the World Health Organization (WHO) Rik Peeperkorn briefed ambassadors alongside High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk. Dr. Tanya Haj Hassan with the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), also poke, sharing the perspectives of healthcare workers

In his remarks, the Pakistan envoy said that the deliberate targeting of hospitals, medical personnel, patients and the wounded defies every principle of international humanitarian law and has no justification whatsoever.

“Not just condemnation, there must be accountability for these crimes,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar said, delivering Pakistan’s first statement in the 15-member Council as the country took its seat on the world’s body’s power centre as non-permanent member on January 1.

He said that the deliberate targeting of hospitals, medical personnel, patients and the wounded defies every principle of international humanitarian law and has no justification whatsoever, adding there must be accountability for these crimes, not just condemnation.

Between October 2023 and June 2024, at least 136 strikes were carried out on 27 hospitals and 12 other medical facilities, with over 500 healthcare workers losing their lives, it was pointed out. By June, 22 of Gaza’s 38 hospitals were rendered non-functional, leaving the healthcare system on the verge of collapse.

The ambassador called for “decisive” action to for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to halt the bloodshed and destruction in Gaza and lifting of the enclave’s inhumane blockade to ensure free flow of food, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid for those in desperate need.

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Pakistan assumes responsibility as non-permanent membership of UNSC

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UNITED NATIONS: The Pakistani national flag was installed in front of the United Nations Security Council chamber, as Pakistan began its eighth term as a non-permanent member (2025-26) of the 15-member body.

As part of the joining ceremony, flags of the five new incoming non-permanent members — Pakistan, along with Denmark, Greece, Panama and Somalia — were installed at UNSC’s stakeout 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’s Alternate Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, installed the national flag as part of the impressive ceremony.

In his brief remarks, he said that Pakistan will continue to be guided by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter including maintenance of international peace and security and development of friendly relations among nations based on the principle of equal rights and self-determination.

“Pakistan will always remain a strong voice for peoples under foreign occupation and oppression and for the realization of their right to self-determination,” Ambassador Ahmad said.

Pakistan, he said, was convinced that cooperative multilateralism – with the UN at its core – was the best way of tackling today’s multifaceted challenges.

Pakistan, he said, will partner with fellow members to actively pursue just and peaceful solutions to the issues on the Council’s agenda, and strive to make optimal use of the tools at our disposal – from conflict prevention to peacekeeping to peacebuilding – to achieve durable peace.

Pakistan will 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.
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Pakistan opposes proposal for new permanent seats in UNSC

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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has opposed the proposal for new permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and demanded equal and accountable reforms in the council.

“The UfC continues to believe that its proposal for an expansion of Security Council membership to 26 or 27, with the addition of 11 or 12 new non-permanent members, offers the best basis for Security Council reform,” Ambassador Munir Akram, permanent representative to the UN, told delegates when the deadlocked Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) aimed at restructuring the Council resumed on Tuesday.

The UfC’s proposal to add only non-permanent members, elected periodically by the General Assembly, is “democratic and consistent” with the Charter’s prescription that the Council “acts on behalf” of the entire membership, he said, adding it will also ensure “equitable representation” – the key objective of the Council reform process.

Full-scale negotiations to reform the Security Council began in the General Assembly in February 2009 on five key areas — the categories of membership, the question of veto, regional representation, size of an enlarged Security Council, and working methods of the council and its relationship with the General Assembly.

Progress towards reforming the Security Council remains blocked as G-4 countries — India, brazil, Germany and Japan — continue pushing for permanent seats in the Council, while the Italy/Pakistan-led UfC group opposes any additional permanent members.

As a compromise, UfC has proposed a new category of members — not permanent members — with longer duration in terms and a possibility to get re-elected.

The Security Council is currently composed of five permanent members — Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States — and 10 non-permanent members elected to two-year terms.

Participating in a discussion on the ‘Categories of Membership and Cross-regional Representation’, Ambassador Akram rejected claims by the aspirants of permanent membership about their reference to ‘new realities’, saying that there are more than four or six states, possibly 20, which are making greater contribution to peace and security than the four pushing for the permanent category.

There was no justification for the creation of “new centres of privilege” (permanent members) within the UN, and there were no States which could justifiably claim such unequal status under the UN Charter, he said.

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PM lauds Finland’s support for UNSC non-permanent membership

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded Finland’s support to Pakistan in winning a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2025-26.

In response to Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s remarks on X, the prime minister appreciated their support to Pakistan and reiterated his country’s resolve to work for upholding international law and the UN Charter.

Earlier, President Stubb had congratulated Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama, and Somalia on winning the UN Security Council’s non-permanent membership.

The Finnish president also extended best wishes to Pakistan, besides assuring collaboration in strengthening the UN and the international system.

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AJK PM expresses concern over human right violations in IIOJK

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MIRPUR  (AJK):Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq, while voicing his serious concern over the worsening political and human rights situation in the Indian-illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) state, urged upon the international community to play its due role to help resolve the lingering dispute without further loss of time.

“The much-delayed global Kashmir conflict has been the main cause and consequence of rights violations in the region,” the AJK Prime Minister said while talking to the AJK Muslim Conference chief former Prime Minister of AJ&K Sardar Atique Ahmed Khan, who called on him at Jammu Kashmir House in the federal metropolis.

Speaking on the occasion, the PM said that the situation in IIOJK has further deteriorated since the Modi government stripped the region of its special status. The Indian government’s unilateral move, he said, was in violation of the UNSC resolutions.

He said that the Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on 370 has further compounded the issue of Kashmir.

The PM said that the Kashmiri people have neither accepted India’s belligerent military occupation nor do they accept the biased verdict of the Indian Supreme Court.

He said that the government of Azad Kashmir would utilize all available resources to promote the Kashmiris’ just cause at the international level, besides sensitizing the world about the early resolution of the Kashmir issue in line with the UNSC resolutions.

Referring to the recently held conference in Kotli, the PM said that the massive gathering held in support of Kashmiris’ right to self-determination was organized against the backdrop of the All Parties Kashmir Conference, which was attended by the representatives of all the political parties of Azad Kashmir and the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC).

Anwaar said that besides highlighting the Kashmir cause, the government had stepped up its efforts to establish good governance and rule of law in the state. He said that the welfare of people was among the government’s top priorities.

Former Prime Minister Sardar Atique Ahmed Khan assured the PM of his party’s full support to strengthen Kashmir’s ongoing freedom struggle.

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TTP remains a threat in conflict zones, neighbouring states: UNSC told

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TTP continues to pose a serious threat in conflict zones and neighbouring countries. TTP is now equipped with advanced weapons left behind by US-led coalition forces.  Da’esh and affiliates continued expansion in parts of Africa. NEW YORK: Da’esh-afiliate and Afghanistan-based Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), now armed with NATO-calibre weapons, continue to pose a serious threat … Read more

UN chief, UNSC members strongly condemn Peshawar attack

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UN Security Council members condemned the terrorist attack in Peshawar They said terrorism is the most serious threat to international peace and security UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also condemned the attack NEW YORK: UN Security Council members condemned “in the strongest terms” the suicide terrorist attack at the Peshawar mosque, and called for those responsible … Read more

UN Security Council members urged the Taliban to lift bans on women

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  • Taliban restricted women’s access to nearly every aspect of public life.
  • The United Arab Emirates and Japan requested that the 15-member UNSC meet in private on Friday.
  •  Members of the UNSC urged Taliban to lift bans.

As the Taliban continued to enforce restrictive laws on women’s employment and education, a number of UNSC members asked the group to stop treating Afghan women in an oppressive manner.

The United Arab Emirates and Japan requested that the 15-member UNSC meet in private on Friday to review the actions taken by the Taliban-led government, which took control of Afghanistan in August 2021 after the US troop pullout.

Since then, the Taliban has restricted women’s access to nearly every aspect of public life, prohibiting them from pursuing secondary and higher education, working in the public sector, and going to parks.

Japanese Ambassador Ishikane Kimihiro said, “We encourage the Taliban to immediately reverse any restrictive measures against women and girls.”

The United Nations Security Council has called on the Taliban to respect the rights of women and girls. 11 nations,  demanded that the Taliban respect human rights in Afghanistan, including the right to education and freedom of expression.

They also called on the authorities in Afghanistan to reverse bans on women working for aid groups or attending universities and high school.

According to the UN 20 million people in Afghanistan are suffering from severe hunger, 97 percent of the population relies on charity for survival, and two-thirds of Afghans live in poverty.

The executive director of UNICEF said that the restriction on female relief workers was “both wrong and dangerous.”

“To say that without them, lives will be lost, children will die, is not hyperbole,” she said.

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Afghan Taliban free 2 Americans

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The Taliban released two Americans in Afghanistan. The revelations came while the UNSC met to discuss Afghanistan. It wasn’t a prisoner trade. The Taliban released two Americans in Afghanistan on Tuesday, a State Department spokesman said. The revelations came while the UNSC met to discuss Afghanistan. It wasn’t a prisoner trade, he said. Price: “We’re … Read more

FM Bilawal urges UNSC to play role in settlement of Kashmir dispute

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged the UN Security Council and the Secretary-General to make concerted efforts to promote a peaceful settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people. The foreign minister has written a comprehensive letter addressed to the President of the … Read more

Pakistan calls for unfreezing Afghanistan’s financial reserves for economy revival

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Pakistan has strongly called for unfreezing Afghanistan’s financial reserves to revive its war-battered economy and to save the lives of millions of suffering Afghans. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Munir Akram, said there is no legal justification for depriving Afghan people of their national assets. Read … Read more

Pakistan welcomes P-5 statement against nuclear war, arms race

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Pakistan has welcomed the joint statement by the P-5 on ‘Preventing Nuclear War and Avoiding Arms Races’, Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said on Thursday. Five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) including the United States (US), Russia, Britain, France, and China, in a joint statement, condemned the use of nuclear … Read more

Pakistan welcomes UNSC, US decisions to help support reach desperate Afghans

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Pakistan has welcomed a UN Security Council resolution to help humanitarian aid reach desperate Afghans and a United States announcement of additional steps easing sanctions against the Taliban. Read more: US issues additional exemptions to allow Afghanistan aid The UN Security Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a US-proposed resolution to help humanitarian aid reach desperate … Read more

Pakistan calls for saving 97% Afghans on brink of poverty

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Recalling warnings by global agencies, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi asserted on Wednesday that 97 per cent of the Afghan population would plunge into poverty in the next six months if immediate measures were not taken, Radio Pakistan reported. Read more: Afghanistan’s SOS call Pakistan is hosting an extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic … Read more

UNSC has lifted sanctions on the Baghdad Stock Exchange

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 The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has lifted sanctions on the Baghdad Stock Exchange under former President Saddam Hussein. An SRO has been issued to remove him from the sanctions list. Once the sanctions are lifted, financial transactions with the Baghdad Stock Exchange will be possible. Pakistan will have complete freedom of investment, trade, and … Read more

UNSC urges Taliban to facilitate safe passage to people

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The UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for Taliban to facilitate safe passage for people wanting to leave Afghanistan, allow humanitarians to access the country, and uphold human rights, including for women and children. Thirteen of the 15 ambassadors voted in favour of the resolution, which further demanded that Afghanistan should not be used … Read more

Pakistan condemns India’s obstructionist behaviour, hatred at UNSC

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Pakistan condemns India's obstructionist behavior, hatred at UNSC

Pakistan has condemned “obstruction measures” and hatred after India’s attempt to prevent Pakistan from once again participating in the UN Security Council debate on the situation in Afghanistan. According to the report, India, the current president of the Security Council, allowed the ambassador of the Ashraf Ghani government to be part of the emergency meeting. … Read more

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