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Pakistan Independence Day Celebrated in Bergen County, New Jersey
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Pakistan Independence Day Celebrated in Bergen County, New Jersey

NEW YORK, 14 August 2026(Ghufran): A special ceremony was held in Bergen County, New Jersey, to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, bringing together a large number of Pakistani Americans from the county and surrounding areas.Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai attended the gathering as the Chief Guest and conveyed warm Independence Day greetings to the Pakistani American community.Addressing the gathering, the Consul General highlighted the significance of August 14 as a day of national pride, remembrance and renewed commitment to Pakistan’s progress.He acknowledged the valuable role of Pakistani Americans in the economic, social and civic life of the United States and appreciated their continued efforts to preserve Pakistan’s heritage, culture and val...
Pakistan Independence Day Celebrated in Greater Boston
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Pakistan Independence Day Celebrated in Greater Boston

New York, 13 August 2026(kamran Raja): The Pakistan Association of Greater Boston organized a special event to celebrate Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, bringing together a large number of Pakistani Americans from across New England.Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai attended the gathering as the Chief Guest and conveyed warm greetings to the Pakistani community on the occasion of Independence Day.Addressing the participants, the Consul General paid tribute to the sacrifices of Pakistan’s founding leaders and all those who contributed to the creation of the country.He highlighted the strong and enduring bonds between Pakistanis living in the United States and their homeland and appreciated the community’s valuable contributions to the development and pr...
Pakistan Independence Day Celebrated in Queens
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Pakistan Independence Day Celebrated in Queens

 NEW YORK, 13 August 2026(Kamran Raja): The American Pakistani Advocacy Group, in collaboration with the Queens Borough President, organized a special ceremony in Queens to celebrate Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day.Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai attended the event as the Chief Guest, while a large number of Pakistani Americans from across New York participated in the celebration.Addressing the gathering, the Consul General extended warm Independence Day greetings to the Pakistani American community and paid tribute to the sacrifices of Pakistan’s founding leaders and the people who contributed to the creation of the country.He highlighted the valuable contributions of Pakistani Americans to the social, economic and cultural development of ...
Pakistan Calls for De-escalation and Political Process to End Yemen Crisis at UN Security Council
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Pakistan Calls for De-escalation and Political Process to End Yemen Crisis at UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS, 13 August  2026(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has called for immediate de-escalation in Yemen and the revival of a credible, UN-facilitated political process, warning that renewed conflict could reverse the relative calm achieved since the UN-brokered truce of April 2022.Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on Yemen, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said Islamabad was deeply concerned over recent developments and the risk of Yemen sliding back into widespread conflict.The Ambassador stressed that the gains made since the 2022 truce, although fragile, must not be allowed to unravel, emphasizing that renewed escalation would cause further suffering to the Yemeni people and diminish the space available for diplom...
Consul General Attends Memorial for Mountaineers Lost on Broad Peak
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Consul General Attends Memorial for Mountaineers Lost on Broad Peak

New York, 09 August 2026(Ghufran): The Consul General of Pakistan in New York attended a solemn condolence memorial organized by the Consulate General of Nepal in New York to honour ten mountaineers from China, Nepal, the United States, Oman and Pakistan who tragically lost their lives in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan.Expressing profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives, the Consul General paid tribute to the courage, determination and spirit of the deceased mountaineers and conveyed heartfelt condolences to their bereaved families.Speakers at the memorial expressed appreciation for the prompt rescue operations and assistance provided by the Government of Pakistan following the incident. They commended Pakistan’s efforts to assist the mountaineering community during th...
Pakistan Calls for Urgent Protection of Education in Sudan, End to Conflict
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Pakistan Calls for Urgent Protection of Education in Sudan, End to Conflict

United Nations, 07 August 2026(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has called for urgent international action to protect education in Sudan, stressing that safeguarding children’s access to learning is vital for the country’s recovery, stability and long-term peace. Speaking at an Arria-Formula meeting of the United Nations Security Council on “Safeguarding Education in Sudan: Investing in Peace, Recovery and Stability,” First Secretary Syed Ansar Shah said more than 17 million Sudanese children had experienced severe disruption to their education since the conflict began in April 2023, with approximately 8 million children currently out of school. Pakistan strongly condemned attacks on schools, students, teachers and educational personnel, emphasizing that schools must never be targeted or used for ...
Speakers Call for Implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir at Youm-e-Istehsal Commemoration in New York
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Speakers Call for Implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir at Youm-e-Istehsal Commemoration in New York

New York, 06 August, 2026 (Ghufran): The Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York, commemorated the seventh anniversary of Youm-e-Istehsal (Day of Exploitation) with a well-attended event at the Chancery Building, reaffirming solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and calling for the implementation of the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions guaranteeing their right to self-determination. The event brought together members of the Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora, diplomats, academics, students, and civil society representatives. It featured addresses by Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai, Secretary General of the Kashmir Awareness Forum Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, ...
Pakistan Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation to Combat Terrorism and Address Threats Emanating from Afghanistan at UN Security Council
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Pakistan Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation to Combat Terrorism and Address Threats Emanating from Afghanistan at UN Security Council

Newyork, 05 August 2026(Kamran Raja):Delivering Pakistan's statement, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, welcomed the Secretary-General's 23rd report on the threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh), noting that while sustained international efforts have weakened the group's capabilities, its affiliates continue to demonstrate resilience and adaptability across Africa, the Middle East and Afghanistan.The Ambassador highlighted that effective counter-terrorism operations by Pakistan have inflicted significant setbacks on ISIL-K. However, he cautioned that the group continues to pose a serious threat, particularly from within Afghanistan.Emphasizing that terrorism cannot be defeated by any country acting alone, Pakistan underscored the imp...
Pakistan Urges UN Security Council to Act on Jammu and Kashmir Dispute on Seventh Anniversary of India’s August 5 Actions
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Pakistan Urges UN Security Council to Act on Jammu and Kashmir Dispute on Seventh Anniversary of India’s August 5 Actions

 United Nations, 05 August , 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan has called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take concrete steps toward implementing its resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir, marking the seventh anniversary of India's unilateral and illegal actions of 5 August 2019. Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, delivered a letter from the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan to Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen, Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations, in her capacity as President of the UN Security Council for the month of August. The letter states that India's actions of 5 August 2019, which revoked the special constitutional status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmi...
Pakistan Urges Youth to Champion Peace and Strengthen Multilateralism at UN Conference
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Pakistan Urges Youth to Champion Peace and Strengthen Multilateralism at UN Conference

 United Nations, 31 July 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan has called on young people across the globe to play a leading role in promoting peace, strengthening multilateralism and enhancing international cooperation to address the world's growing challenges. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the conference titled "Future We Want: Global Initiative for Young Leaders" at the United Nations Headquarters, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, emphasized that youth are indispensable partners in building a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable future. The conference was held under the theme "Empowering Youth to Reinforce Multilateralism." Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad noted that nearly 65 percent of Pakistan's population is under the age of 30, reflecting t...