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Pakistan Calls for Inclusion of Kashmiri and Palestinian Women in Global Peace and Security Agenda
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Pakistan Calls for Inclusion of Kashmiri and Palestinian Women in Global Peace and Security Agenda

United Nations, October 6, 2025(Kamran Raja): As the world marks twenty-five years since the adoption of the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, Pakistan today urged the United Nations Security Council to address the plight of women living under foreign occupation, particularly in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Palestine. Speaking at the UN Security Council’s open debate on Women, Peace and Security, Counsellor Saima Saleem of Pakistan’s Mission to the United Nations drew attention to the grave suffering of these women, “from Gaza’s bombed maternity wards to Kashmir’s silenced villages,” emphasizing that “impunity and occupation are diminishing these women in global discourse.” Counsellor Saleem regretted that the latest repor...
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Addresses General Debate of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Addresses General Debate of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

New York, 26 September 2025 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today addressed the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.In his address, the Prime Minister congratulated the President of the General Assembly and paid tribute to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for his bold and principled leadership during challenging global times.The Prime Minister highlighted the complex and interlinked challenges facing the world, including intensifying conflicts, violations of international law, multiplying humanitarian crises, externally sponsored terrorism, disinformation, an unrestrained arms race, and the existential threat posed by climate change. He emphasized that multilateralism, with the United Nations at its core, was indispen...
Prime Minister Meets UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sidelines of UNGA 80th Session
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Prime Minister Meets UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sidelines of UNGA 80th Session

New York, September 26, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today met United Nations Secretary-General Mr. António Guterres on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly.The meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to multilateralism, with the United Nations at its core, in addressing today’s most pressing global challenges. He appreciated the Secretary-General’s remarkable leadership in promoting international peace, stability, and inclusive global governance, particularly in amplifying the voice of developing countries.The Prime Minister thanked the Secretary-General for acknowledging Pakistan’s rescue and relief efforts during last year’s devastating floods. He highlighte...
Prime Minister Held a Bilateral Meeting with Mr. Bill Gates, Chair of Gates Foundation on the sidelines of 80th session of UNGA
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Prime Minister Held a Bilateral Meeting with Mr. Bill Gates, Chair of Gates Foundation on the sidelines of 80th session of UNGA

New York: 25 September 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Mr. Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, today on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the Gates Foundation’s generous donation for Pakistan's recent floods 2025 while recalling the Foundation’s significant contribution for relief efforts during the 2022 floods. The Premier appreciated the valuable support extended by the Gates Foundation to Pakistan for polio eradication efforts, improving immunization and nutrition as well as financial inclusion in the country.The Prime Minister stressed that polio eradication remained a high priority for the Government and partnership with the Gates F...
Pakistan Calls for Urgent Action to End Humanitarian Catastrophe in Palestine at High-Level UN Meeting
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Pakistan Calls for Urgent Action to End Humanitarian Catastrophe in Palestine at High-Level UN Meeting

New York, 23 September 2025(Kamran Raja): Speaking at a high-level meeting convened at the United Nations, Pakistan called for urgent international action to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Palestine, particularly Gaza, where tens of thousands of civilians have lost their lives and famine has gripped the population. The statement delivered on behalf of Pakistan expressed deep gratitude to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for his continued advocacy for peace and compassion for the Palestinian people. Highlighting the catastrophic conditions in Gaza, Pakistan stressed that over 64,000 lives have been lost and entire neighborhoods, hospitals, schools, and essential infrastructure have been destroyed. The statement underlined that famine is already a reality in Gaza Cit...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in New York
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in New York

New York, September 22, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in New York, leading the Pakistan delegation to participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during the High-Level Week.The Prime Minister, accompanied by the Pakistani delegation, will represent Pakistan at the 80th Session of the UNGA. In his address to the General Assembly, he will highlight Pakistan’s position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the question of Palestine, as well as present Pakistan’s perspective on key global issues.During the UNGA session, the Prime Minister will also attend several high-level events, including an important meeting of the UN Security Council, the High-Level Meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), and a special high-le...
Pakistan Calls for Sustained Engagement, Counter-Terrorism Measures, and International Support for Afghanistan at UN Security Council
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Pakistan Calls for Sustained Engagement, Counter-Terrorism Measures, and International Support for Afghanistan at UN Security Council

  United Nations, 17 September 2025(Kamran Raja): Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, addressed the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan today. In his statement, Ambassador Ahmed expressed condolences over the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with the Afghan people. He noted that Pakistan had provided 105 tons of humanitarian assistance to the affected families. Highlighting the humanitarian and economic challenges in Afghanistan, the Ambassador stressed that sanctions, a collapsed banking system, inadequate aid, poverty, narcotics, terrorism, and human rights concerns continue to define the Afghan landscape. He urged the international community to close the fundin...
Pakistan Urges UN Security Council to Take Decisive Action on Yemen Crisis
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Pakistan Urges UN Security Council to Take Decisive Action on Yemen Crisis

  United Nations, September 15, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has called on the United Nations Security Council to take urgent and united action to address the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis in Yemen, warning that unchecked hostilities, arbitrary detentions, and worsening famine conditions threaten to push millions into despair and destabilize the wider Middle East. Speaking at the Security Council briefing on Yemen, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, stressed that the plight of Yemen must be confronted with renewed diplomacy and collective resolve. He underlined that political paralysis, economic collapse, and a severe humanitarian crisis had created one of the world’s gravest situations, with millions displaced, i...
Consulate General Hosts NUST Delegation, Engages Pakistani Diaspora in New York; Strategic MoU Signed with Emaago
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Consulate General Hosts NUST Delegation, Engages Pakistani Diaspora in New York; Strategic MoU Signed with Emaago

New York, 16 September 2025 (Kamran Raja): The Consulate General of Pakistan in New York, in collaboration with the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), organized a community networking session at the Consulate premises, bringing together prominent members of the Pakistani diaspora, academia, and business community.His Excellency Mr. Rizwan Saeed Shaikh, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, in his keynote remarks, underscored the critical role of academia in driving Pakistan’s socioeconomic progress. He reaffirmed the Embassy and Consulates’ commitment to supporting premier institutions like NUST in advancing innovation, research, and human capital development. The Ambassador lauded NUST’s contributions as a leading center of excellence, noting its vital rol...
Consul General of Pakistan Attends Halal Food Fest 2025 in Nassau County
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Consul General of Pakistan Attends Halal Food Fest 2025 in Nassau County

New York, 14 September 2025(Ghufran): The Consul General of Pakistan in New York, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, attended the Halal Food Fest 2025 in Nassau County as the Chief Guest. The annual festival brought together halal food entrepreneurs, restaurants, and suppliers from across New York, highlighting the diversity and richness of halal cuisine.The event attracted thousands of attendees, including South Asian Americans, Arabs, Pakistani-Americans, and food enthusiasts from various communities, reflecting the growing popularity and cultural significance of halal food in the United States.In his address, Consul General Aamer Ahmed Atozai commended the organizers and the leadership of Nassau County for their vision and dedication in promoting cultural harmony and entrepreneurship. He n...