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At UNSC Debate, Pakistan Urges Renewed Global Action to Protect Civilians in IIOJK & Palestine
23May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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At UNSC Debate, Pakistan Urges Renewed Global Action to Protect Civilians in IIOJK & Palestine

United Nations, May 22, 2025(Kamran Raja): While underscoring that the protection of civilians in armed conflict is a binding international obligation, not a policy option, Pakistan has drawn the global attention to the alarming rise in violence, displacement, and disregard for humanitarian norms, citing that over 36,000 civilians were killed in conflicts in 2024 alone, and more than 122 million people were forcibly displaced. Delivering a national statement during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, delivered a national statement and called for urgent international action to protect civilians suffering in protracted conflicts, with particular emphasi...
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Consul General of Pakistan Welcomes Vehari Chamber of Commerce Delegation to New York
22May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Consul General of Pakistan Welcomes Vehari Chamber of Commerce Delegation to New York

New York 22 May 2025(Ghufran): The Consul General of Pakistan, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, received a trade and business delegation from the Vehari Chamber of Commerce at the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York. The delegation is currently visiting the United States to explore business collaborations with American partners in key sectors such as petroleum, animal and poultry feed, infrastructure, and construction. During the meeting, Consul General Atozai commended the delegation for pursuing trade opportunities in non-traditional sectors and assured them of the Consulate’s full support in facilitating their engagements and objectives. He highlighted that the United States remains Pakistan’s largest and long-term trading partner, and initiatives like this visit are instrumental ...
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Consul General of Pakistan Attends Launch of Pakistani Film Love Guru in New York
22May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Consul General of Pakistan Attends Launch of Pakistani Film Love Guru in New York

New York 22 May 2025( Nosheen Raja): The Consul General of Pakistan, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, attended the launch event of the Pakistani film Love Guru, organized by the ARY Network of North America. The event drew a large gathering, including members of the Pakistani American community, media professionals, and local film enthusiasts, highlighting growing interest in Pakistani cinema abroad. In his remarks, Consul General Atozai emphasized the importance of promoting Pakistani cinema, culture, and storytelling on global platforms. He stated that films are a powerful medium to project the country’s cultural richness, diversity, and creative talent to international audiences. He commended ARY for its efforts to showcase Pakistani content in North America.
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Pakistan Welcomes Sanctions Relief for Syria, Calls for Inclusive Peace & Reconstruction
22May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Welcomes Sanctions Relief for Syria, Calls for Inclusive Peace & Reconstruction

United Nations, May 21, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has welcomed the recent announcements by the United States, the European Union and the UK to lift sanctions on Syria and described the removal of these sanctions as a vital opportunity to restore critical infrastructure, attract foreign investment and reintegrate Syria into regional and global economies. Delivering a national statement during the UN Security Council briefing on humanitarian and political situation in Syria, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, said that Syria stands at a pivotal juncture. He said that recent developments, including the National Dialogue Conference, the interim constitution, and interim government are important steps towards stability, adding that we look forward ...
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Pakistan Consulate Hosts Networking Dinner for Visiting FPCCI Delegation
21May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Consulate Hosts Networking Dinner for Visiting FPCCI Delegation

New York 21 May 2025(Nosheen Raja):The Consulate General of Pakistan in New York, through its Trade and Investment Section, hosted a networking dinner in honor of a 20-member delegation from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on May 19, 2025. The event brought together a diverse group of U.S.-based business leaders from the textile, mining, food and agriculture, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors for an evening of dialogue and collaboration. The evening commenced with opening remarks by the Trade and Investment Counsellor, Adnan Mahmood Awan, who welcomed the FPCCI delegation and highlighted the importance of the networking night in fostering bilateral trade ties and exploring sector-specific synergies between Pakistan and the United States. The Con...
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UNESCO Engages Policymakers to Shape Pakistan’s First National Media and Information Literacy Strategy
13May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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UNESCO Engages Policymakers to Shape Pakistan’s First National Media and Information Literacy Strategy

13 May 2025 Islamabad Pakistan(Kamran Raja): In a critical step towards building knowledge-based societies and enhancing citizens’ ability to navigate the digital landscape responsibly, UNESCO, in collaboration with the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS), Media Foundation 360, and the Department of Digital Media at the University of the Punjab convened a high-level technical session titled “Shaping National Policy: Enhancing Policymakers' Understanding of Media and Information Literacy Challenges.” The session brought together parliamentarians, media professionals, and relevant members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting to deliberate on the integration of UNESCO Media and Information Literacy competencies into national policies....
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UN Urges India and Pakistan to Exercise Maximum Restraint Amid Tensions in Jammu and Kashmir
25Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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UN Urges India and Pakistan to Exercise Maximum Restraint Amid Tensions in Jammu and Kashmir

United Nations 25 April 2025(Kamran Raja):  The United Nations has called on both India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint following the recent attack in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at a press briefing, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that while Secretary-General António Guterres has not had direct contact with either government in the past 24 hours, he is closely monitoring the situation. “We urge both governments to show the utmost restraint and to ensure that the situation does not escalate further,” Dujarric said. He emphasized that any issues between India and Pakistan should be resolved through peaceful and meaningful bilateral dialogue. The UN reiterated its long-standing position that sustainable peace in the region can on...
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Pakistan Advocates a Comprehensive Peace-Building and Reconciliation Strategy toward Sustainable Peace in Libya
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Advocates a Comprehensive Peace-Building and Reconciliation Strategy toward Sustainable Peace in Libya

United Nations, April 17, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has called on all Libyan stakeholders to maintain the momentum to address all outstanding issues through meaningful dialogue constructively, thus paving the way for the unification of all institutions. While delivering Pakistan's statement during the UN Security Council briefing on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, said that Pakistan believes that lasting peace and stability in Libya can be achieved through free, fair, and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections. He said that the Advisory Committee should establish a clear roadmap and pathway toward this goal. He emphasized that political reconciliation process should be Libyan-led and...
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Pakistan Warns of Consequences of Military AI; Urges the UN to Lead Efforts on Nuclear Disarmament
9Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Warns of Consequences of Military AI; Urges the UN to Lead Efforts on Nuclear Disarmament

United Nations, April 8, 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan has drawn the attention of the international community to the increased security challenges associated with the proliferation of military AI technologies, particularly autonomous weapons, stating that the military use of the AI technologies risks initiating new arms races and destabilizing regional and global security environments. Making the national statement during the General Debate of the United Nations Disarmament Commission 2025, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, emphasized that it is imperative to ensure that AI does not become another area of ongoing arms race with huge implications for global peace and security. “The scale and novelty of AI’s military implications require a multifacet...
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Pakistan Advocates Enhanced Ceasefire Monitoring & Greater UNSC Role in Political Progress
8Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Advocates Enhanced Ceasefire Monitoring & Greater UNSC Role in Political Progress

United Nations, April 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): Terming UN peacekeeping as cost-effective and deeply impactful, Pakistan has stated that peacekeeping operations, which are one of the most effective instruments of the United Nations, have evolved into a flexible and responsive multilateral tool over the years. Pakistan further said that the UN peacekeeping has helped countries tread the difficult path by transitioning from conflict to peace and adapting to complex and shifting threats and challenges. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, highlighted Pakistan’s contribution to the future of UN peacekeeping at the Security Council briefing on the Heads of Military Component (HOMC) of the UN Peacekeeping. “Next week, we will host Peacekeeping Ministerial pr...
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