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Politics

Pakistan presses Taliban at UN on women's rights, cross-border militancy

Counsellor Muhammad Jawad Ajmal told the General Assembly's interactive dialogue that Kabul must meet its international commitments on women and shut down militant sanctuaries.

Security

Pakistan tells UN 4,700 killed in attacks from Afghanistan

Envoy Muhammad Jawad Ajmal told the Human Rights Council the Taliban still allow militant groups on Afghan soil, as UN rapporteur Richard Bennett urged states not to normalise ties without rights progress.

Politics

Pakistan warns conflicts must not paralyse global shipping at UN

Ambassador Usman Jadoon tells a Security Council debate on emerging technologies that attacks on merchant vessels threaten energy and food security.

Politics

Pakistan opposes extending UN Security Council veto power

Counsellor Gul Qaiser Sarwani tells the General Assembly that new permanent seats and new vetoes would deepen inequality and risk institutional deadlock.

Politics

Dar urges collective response to Al-Aqsa violations at UN

At a joint Arab League and four-nation Islamic ministerial meeting in New York, the deputy prime minister reaffirmed support for Palestinian rights.

Politics

Jaishankar calls Pakistan terrorist country at UN

Indian External Affairs Minister made the remark in response to a question from a Pakistani journalist, Indian media reported.

Politics

Haramain security a red line, PM tells UN

Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and said the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb must remain open.

Politics

Sharif gives no answer to UN questions on Hafiz Saeed

Indian media reported journalists asked the prime minister how long Pakistan would shelter terrorist groups during the UN General Assembly.

Politics

Shehbaz urges Lebanon ceasefire, closer Bangladesh ties at UN

On the UN General Assembly sidelines he also met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and discussed Palestine, Islamophobia and Afghan terrorism.

Politics

India tells UN Pakistan trained terrorists behind Kashmiri Pandit exodus

Both Times of India and Wion reported New Delhi's charge during a United Nations session, though neither report provided Pakistan's immediate response.

Security

Dar urges OIC to press Taliban to end terrorism

Deputy PM tells OIC Contact Group at UN General Assembly that concrete, verifiable steps are needed to stop Afghan soil being used against neighbours.

Politics

Dar urges OIC unity on Kashmir at UN General Assembly

Deputy prime minister tells OIC contact group that no election, law or demographic change can replace Kashmiri right to self-determination.

Economy

PM Shehbaz says debt repayments squeeze developing world

He told a UN session on the Right to Development that climate disasters and debt servicing are reversing progress and called for international support.

PoliticsSindh

JSMM chief seeks international referendum on self-determination in Pakistan

Shafi Muhammad Burfat has asked the United Nations, international rights bodies and governments to begin an international process, WebIndia123 reported.

Politics

PM Shehbaz attends UNGA opening as Trump calls him wonderful person

The prime minister joined world leaders in New York while the UN chief used International Day of Peace to call for more investment in peace.

Politics

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia waive visas for diplomats and officials

The agreement, signed in New York by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, also covers special passport holders.