Khawaja Asif clarifies position on controversy at UNSC
- 27-Sep-2025
NEW YORK: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday addressed the controversy surrounding Shama Junejo’s presence behind him during his speech at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), following criticism on social media. In a post on X, Asif distanced himself from the matter, saying, “Who is this woman, why was she part of our delegation, […]
At UNSC, Pakistan asks India to change its behaviour
- 23-Jul-2025
Rejecting Indian allegations of cross-border terrorism, Pakistan has asked India to change its behaviour, instead of resorting to its “tired narrative of victimhood and blame-shifting” during a UN Security Council debate on ‘Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes’. “It is India which actively sponsors, aids and abets terrorism in […]
UNSC adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution on peaceful settlement of disputes
- 22-Jul-2025
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted Pakistan-sponsored resolution urging member-states to take effective measures for the implementation of the Council’s resolutions for peaceful settlement of disputes —notably those involving Kashmir and Palestine. The resolution was adopted during a meeting held under the agenda item “Maintenance of International Peace and Security.” The […]
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in US
- 21-Jul-2025
Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in the US to attend the high-level signature events of Pakistan’s UN Security Council (UNSC) Presidency in New York, as well as for certain engagements in Washington. In New York, the Deputy Prime Minister will chair a high-level Open Debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through […]
DPM Dar to visit US next week to attend key UNSC events
- 19-Jul-2025
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit the United States next week to attend the high-level signature events of Pakistan’s UN Security Council (UNSC) Presidency in New York, as well as for certain engagements in Washington. In New York, as part of Pakistan’s Security Council signature events, the DPM/FM will chair a high-level […]
Kashmir solution is the responsibility of UNSC, permanent members: Pakistan
- 02-Jul-2025
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, who assumed the UN Security Council’s presidency for July, urged UNSC and its permanent members on Wednesday to resolve the Kashmir dispute. He underscored the need for resolving the Kashmir dispute, which he said was causing tensions and frictions between India and Pakistan. “It […]
Pakistan urges UNSC not to remain “a bystander” amid Israeli atrocities in Gaza
- 01-Jul-2025
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council not to remain “a bystander” amid the deepening humanitarian crisis in war-shattered Gaza, with Israeli military operations and attacks on civilians seeking aid continuing to exact a devastating toll on lives and infrastructure. “The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza defies comprehension,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent […]
Pakistan assumes UNSC presidency
- 01-Jul-2025
Pakistan has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the current month. The development was confirmed by Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan. The spokesperson in his statement said Pakistan has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy. He said Pakistan brings to the UNSC an objective, principled and balanced perspective shaped by […]
Iran denounces UNSC silence on Israeli aggression
- 25-Jun-2025
Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has strongly criticized the Security Council for its failure to condemn Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian territory, calling the aggression a clear breach of international law. Speaking at a UNSC session, the Iranian envoy voiced objection to the Israeli delegation’s participation and described the attacks on Iran — […]
China, Russia condemn US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites
- 23-Jun-2025
China and Russia strongly Monday condemned the United States’ strike on Iran’s nuclear sites during an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The Security Council convened on Sunday to discuss the recent US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. During the meeting, Russia, China, and Pakistan jointly called for an immediate and unconditional […]