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Business Recorder
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Dar tells UN SG: Pakistan committed to principles of UN Charter
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, at the United Nations Headquarters, Monday. During the meeting, the DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering and resolute commitment to multilateralism and the central role of the UN in addressing the most pressing global challenges. The DPM/FM reassured the Secretary General of Pakistan's focus on strengthening the UN's role in conflict resolution, in promoting sustainable development, and in upholding the fundamental rights of all peoples around the world. The Secretary General appreciated Pakistan's presence and initiatives at the UNSC. The DPM/FM underscored that Pakistan is fully committed to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, especially the need to advance peace through dialogue and diplomacy. He further stated that the high-level debate on multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes and the meeting on UN-OIC cooperation, under Pakistan's Presidency of the UN Security Council for the current month, reflects on Pakistan's commitment to multilateralism and the promotion of peace. The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister emphasised issues of critical national and regional importance to Pakistan, particularly the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and externally sponsored terrorism in Pakistan. He stressed the imperative of a just settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council. The DPM/FM lauded the Secretary-General's leadership and sincere efforts for de-escalation of recent tensions between Pakistan and India. The DPM/FM reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for Palestinian statehood, an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and firm opposition to Israel's annexation plans in the West Bank. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan to start UNSC presidency from Tuesday for July
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Pakistan is set to assume on Tuesday the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July 2025 , the state media said presidency of the Security Council - the world body's power centre - is part of Pakistan's two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, which began in January was elected as a non-permanent member with overwhelming support of the UN membership, securing 182 votes out of 193. The presidency rotates monthly among its 15 members, in alphabetical order."Pakistan's Presidency will be transparent, inclusive and responsive," Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad told the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) correspondent at the UN, as he prepared to face the challenges Iftikhar, who will preside over the Council meetings on key global issues in July, said he was fully aware of the complex geo-political scenario, growing instability and threats to international peace and security , marked by rising conflicts and deepening humanitarian this July presidency, Pakistan is scheduled to host two high-level signature events on multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes, and on UN-OIC topics, he said, were reflective of shared priorities - multilateralism, preventive diplomacy and cooperation with regional organisations in promoting international peace and the same time, the focus will remain on key global issues, including the situation in West Asia and developments in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Latin Asim Iftikhar has already met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and briefed him on the Council's programme of work in July. "As a country that has consistently advocated for dialogue and diplomacy, Pakistan brings a principled and balanced perspective to the Security Council's work shaped by its own experience, and longstanding contribution to UN's peacekeeping and peace-building efforts," the Pakistani envoy said in the interview."We look forward to working with all Council members for collective, timely action by the Council in line with its primary responsibility under the Charter and expectations of broader UN membership," he earlier terms on the Council were in 2012-13, 2003-04, 1993-94, 1983-84, 1976- 77, 1968-69 and 1952-53. PTI
Express Tribune
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan assumes UNSC presidency today
Pakistan is set to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July 2025 on Tuesday (today), with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad pledging to uphold multilateralism and international law while steering the 15-member body's work. "Pakistan's Presidency will be transparent, inclusive and responsive," the Pakistani envoy told APP correspondent at the UN, as he prepares to face the challenges ahead. The presidency of the Security Council - the world body's power centre - is part of Pakistan's two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, which began in January 2025. The presidency rotates monthly among its 15 members, in alphabetical order. Pakistan's earlier terms on the Council were in 2012-13, 2003-04, 1993-94, 1983-84, 1976- 77, 1968-69 and 1952-53. Ambassador Iftikhar, who will preside over the Council meetings on key global issues in July, said he was fully aware of complex geo-political scenario, growing instability and threats to international peace and security, marked by rising conflicts and deepening humanitarian crises. During this July presidency, Pakistan is scheduled to host two high-level signature events on multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes, and on UN-OIC cooperation. These topics, he said, were reflective of shared priorities – multilateralism, preventive diplomacy and cooperation with regional organizations in promoting international peace and security. At the same time, the focus will remain on key global issues, including the situation in the Middle East and developments in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar has already met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and briefed him on the Council' s programme of work in July. "As a country that has consistently advocated for dialogue and diplomacy, Pakistan brings a principled and balanced perspective to the Security Council's work shaped by its own experience, and longstanding contribution to UN's peacekeeping and peace-building efforts," the Pakistani envoy said in the interview. "We look forward to working with all Council members for collective, timely action by the Council in line with its primary responsibility under the Charter and expectations of broader UN membership," he added. Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member with overwhelming support of the UN membership, securing 182 votes out of 193.
