Tag: United Nations
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Pakistan Urges Diplomacy, Detainee Protection on Ukraine
KEY DEVELOPMENTS: Pakistan called for adherence to international humanitarian law and protection of prisoners and detainees. Islamabad urged Russia and Ukraine to pursue diplomacy for a peaceful settlement. Pakistan welcomed prisoner exchanges facilitated by the UAE, Qatar and Türkiye and called for an end to foreign fighter involvement. UNITED NATIONS (The Nation) — August 13,…
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Zardari calls for Stronger Pakistan-UN Partnership
KEY DEVELOPMENTS: President Zardari called for stronger Pakistan-UN cooperation on development, climate change, education and social protection. He appreciated UN support for polio eradication, maternal and child health, nutrition and disaster response. Mohamed Yahya briefed the president on his upcoming appointment as a UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. ISLAMABAD (Radio Pakistan) — August 13,…
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US Reaffirms Support for Pakistan’s Right to Self-Defence Against Terrorism as UN Reviews Global Counterterrorism Strategy
Key Developments: The United States reaffirmed support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks amid renewed tensions with Afghanistan. The UN General Assembly adopted the ninth review of the Global Counterterrorism Strategy despite failing to achieve consensus. Pakistan called for reforms to the UN’s counterterrorism framework while highlighting the evolving nature of global…
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UN Warns Ocean Stress Accelerating as Sea Levels Rise Faster
Key Developments: The United Nations says oceans are facing “severe and accelerating” pressure from climate change, pollution and overexploitation. The rate of global sea-level rise has more than doubled over the past decade, reaching 4.3 millimetres annually in 2023. Scientists warn that rising ocean temperatures, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss are increasing risks for marine…
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UN Security Council Adopts Resolution to Deploy International Stabilization Force in Gaza
November 18, 2025: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a draft resolution authorising the deployment of an International Stabilization Force in Gaza, marking a significant diplomatic development aimed at addressing the ongoing humanitarian and security crisis in the region. According to the voting breakdown, 13 member states voted in favour of the resolution,…
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United Nations Human Rights Commission Official Statement on conduct of Indian Navy
GENEVA (Web Desk) – Alarmed by credible reports that Rohingya refugees were forced off an Indian navy vessel and into the Andaman Sea last week, a UN expert has begun an inquiry into such “unconscionable, unacceptable acts” while urging the Indian government to refrain from inhumane and life-threatening treatment of Rohingya refugees, including their repatriation…
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UNGA Unanimously Adopts Pakistan’s Landmark Resolution
Pakistan-sponsored resolution entitled “Countering Disinformation for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms” was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York by consensus. Pakistan took the initiative against the backdrop of exponential proliferation of disinformation around the world. The phenomenon is exacerbating social discord and fanning discrimination, hate…
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UN unanimously adopted resolution on Pakistan’s ‘right to self-determination’
The resolution on Pakistan’s right to self-determination, co-sponsored by 72 countries from all regions adopted by consensus by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York. According to the details, the Pakistan-sponsored resolution entitled “Universal Realization of the Right of the Peoples to Self-Determination” was unanimously adopted by 72 countries in the UN General…
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Pakistan to host Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan
Pakistan is looking forward to hosting the 17th extra ordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign ministers (CFM) at Islamabad on December 19, 2021 to help the people of Afghanistan address the growing serious humanitarian crises. According to the details, millions of Afghans, including women and children, urgently need food,…
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Pakistan highlights it’s success story about safety and security standards in the field of radioactive waste management
Pakistan organized an event on the sidelines of the International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management which opened at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna today. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Organizations is Vienna Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Khokher made opening remarks at the event. He said that safe…