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PM Shehbaz, UN Reaffirm Commitment to Stronger Partnership

19Aug

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PM Shehbaz, UN Reaffirm Commitment to Stronger Partnership

Islamabad, 19 August 2026 (Kamran Raja): The United Nations has reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Pakistan’s development and humanitarian agenda.The commitment was expressed by United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan, Mohamed Yahya, during a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Mohamed Yahya for his valuable contribution to strengthening Pakistan-UN cooperation during his tenure and appreciated the UN Country Team’s continued support for Pakistan’s development and humanitarian priorities, including climate resilience, sustainable development and disaster response. The Prime Minister also recalled with appreciation the UN’s role in mobilizing international s...

Attacks on Aid Workers Hit Record High in 2025: UN

19Aug

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Attacks on Aid Workers Hit Record High in 2025: UN

GENEVA, 19 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja) — A record 907 humanitarian workers were killed, injured or kidnapped in 2025, highlighting the growing dangers faced by aid workers amid escalating conflicts and the increasing use of armed drones, the United Nations said on Wednesday. According to the Aid Worker Security Database, which compiles major security incidents involving humanitarian personnel, 907 aid workers were attacked in 2025, compared with 833 in 2024. Of those, 350 were killed, slightly lower than the record 387 deaths reported in 2024. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the level of violence against humanitarian workers as “appalling” and urged states to respect international humanitarian law and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.“...

Pakistan Says Afghan Taliban Enabling Militants, Destabilising Region

17Aug

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Pakistan Says Afghan Taliban Enabling Militants, Destabilising Region

NEW YORK, 17 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja) – Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has alleged that the Afghan Taliban government is providing safe havens and support to militant groups, contributing to increased terrorist attacks in Pakistan. In an interview with Arab News, he said UN monitoring reports had also expressed concern over Afghanistan being used as a safe haven by terrorist organizations. Asim Iftikhar identified the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Majeed Brigade and a regional group affiliated with Islamic State as major threats. He alleged that the TTP was receiving safe havens, weapons, financial support and facilitation for cross-border infiltration from Afghan territory. He sai...

Pakistan Assumes Presidency of UN Conference on Disarmament

17Aug

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Pakistan Assumes Presidency of UN Conference on Disarmament

ISLAMABAD, 17 August, 2026 (KamranRaja) – Pakistan has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament, marking another significant diplomatic milestone for the country. Foreign Office Spokesperson and Additional Foreign Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Tahir Andrabi will lead the Conference and chair key meetings in Geneva. During its presidency, Pakistan will facilitate discussions on nuclear disarmament, prevention of nuclear war, outer-space security, the Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT), emerging technologies and the military use of artificial intelligence. A key challenge will be bridging differences among major powers over the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS) and promoting consensus-based progress. Pakist...

Pakistan Independence Day Celebrated in Bergen County, New Jersey

14Aug

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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’s Independence Day Celebrations in New York Highlight Resilience, Unity and Commitment to Peace

14Aug

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Pakistan’s Independence Day Celebrations in New York Highlight Resilience, Unity and Commitment to Peace

New York, 14 August 2026(Kamran Raja): Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day was celebrated in New York with a flag-hoisting ceremony organized by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations and the Consulate General of Pakistan, with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calling for renewed commitment to the country’s founding ideals, national sovereignty, peace, security and socio-economic development.The ceremony was held at the Chancery building, where Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, hoisted the national flag as the national anthem was played.Consul General Aamer Ahmad Atozai, Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Usman Jadoon, officers and staff members of the Mission and Consulate, and their families attended th...

Pakistan Independence Day Celebrated in Greater Boston

13Aug

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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

13Aug

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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

13Aug

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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

9Aug

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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...