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UNESCO Unanimously Adopts Pakistan-led Resolution
17Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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UNESCO Unanimously Adopts Pakistan-led Resolution

UNESCO Unanimously Adopts Pakistan-led Resolution on “Countering Disinformation for the Promotion and Protection of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information” Co-sponsored by more than 50 Member States, Pakistan-led resolution entitled “Countering Disinformation for the Promotion and Protection of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information” was unanimously adopted today at the 220th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board, currently underway in Paris. Pakistan took this initiative against the backdrop of proliferation and intensification of disinformation, misinformation and hate speech around the world. Disinformation is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, which is exacerbated by the rapid evolution of digital platforms and communication technologies. Th...
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7th Meet of Pakistan-KSA Bilateral Defence Industrial Forum was held at Riyadh, KSA
12Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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7th Meet of Pakistan-KSA Bilateral Defence Industrial Forum was held at Riyadh, KSA

Riyadh, 10 Oct 2024: Pakistan tri services delegation was led by Lt Gen Muhammad Avais Dastgir, CGS Pak Army, whereas, H.E. Engr Talal Bin Abdullah Al Otaibi, Assistant Defence Minister led the the Saudi Arabian side. During the meeting, CGS affirmed Pakistan’s continuing support towards capacity building of Royal Saudi Defence Forces. The dignitary from KSA acknowledged Pakistan’s achievements and sacrifices in war against terrorism and its valuable contributions towards regional peace and stability. The forum discussed challenges to global and regional security and their implications on Defence Forces. Forum noted that rapid advancements in modern technologies necessitated further enhancing defence industrial cooperation in critical capabilities between the two brotherly count...
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PAKISTAN AND US NAVY CONDUCTED BILATERAL EXERCISE IN ARABIAN SEA
12Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PAKISTAN AND US NAVY CONDUCTED BILATERAL EXERCISE IN ARABIAN SEA

Karachi, 12 Oct 24: US Navy Ship USS O' Kane visited Karachi and participated in a bilateral exercise at North Arabian sea with Pakistan Navy Ship BABUR. The exercise was aimed to enhance interoperability and demonstrate PN-USN resolve towards regional maritime peace. During the visit, Commanding Officer of USS O' Kane met Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Abdul Munib to discuss matters pertaining to interoperability of both Navies and tactical proficiency in Maritime Operations. The visit and bilateral exercise reflect Pakistan Navy's commitment towards regional peace, stability and maritime order in collaboration with seasoned global partners. These collaborations have proved befitting in countering menace of terrorism, piracy, narcotics and human trafficking in the regi...
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State of Palestine condemns the systematic Israeli targeting of Secretary-General of the United Nations, and considering him an undesirable person
4Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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State of Palestine condemns the systematic Israeli targeting of Secretary-General of the United Nations, and considering him an undesirable person

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine condemns the systematic Israeli targeting of Mr. Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and considering him an undesirable person, and stresses that undesirable persons are human rights violators and Israeli war criminals, not the head of the most important international institution concerned with human rights, international peace and security. The Ministry considers these practices to be organized state terrorism practiced by Israel, the illegal occupying power, against international organizations and figures, and international figures such as the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and all workers in international law institutions, special rapporteurs, international committees and invest...
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Statement by (Right of Reply) by Muhammad Faheem Third Secretary at the Pakistan Mission to the UN In response to Indian External Affairs Minister’s comments in UNGA
29Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Statement by (Right of Reply) by Muhammad Faheem Third Secretary at the Pakistan Mission to the UN In response to Indian External Affairs Minister’s comments in UNGA

Mr. President, I am taking the floor to respond to the remarks delivered by the Minister for External Affairs of India earlier today. It is most ironic that India, which is committing the worst form of state terrorism in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, while also actively engaging in sponsoring terrorism abroad, is portraying itself as the victim. It is a familiar ploy of all occupiers and colonisers to paint legitimate struggles for freedom and liberation as terrorism. India is failing to grasp the enormity of the indigenous Kashmiri resistance against its stranglehold, and wrongly blaming it on cross-border terrorism. It must introspect and reflect, and immediately implement the Security Council resolutions which provide for the Kashmiris to exercise their right to self-determination. ...
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Ministerial Meeting of the Quadripartite Group (Pakistan, China, Iran, Russia) on Afghanistan
28Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ministerial Meeting of the Quadripartite Group (Pakistan, China, Iran, Russia) on Afghanistan

Defense Minister H.E. Khawaja Muhammad Asif participated in the 3rd Ministerial Meeting of the Quadrilateral Group of Pakistan, China, Iran and Russia that took place on the margins of the 79th UN General Assembly session in New York on 27th September 2024. The meeting discussed the situation in Afghanistan and efforts for the promotion of peace, security and stability in Afghanistan. The participants of the meeting expressed concern over the security challenges emanating from the territory of Afghanistan, particularly the terrorism threat and called on the Afghan interim government to fight terrorism and eliminate all terrorist groups and prevent Afghan territory from being used against its neighbors, the region and beyond. The meeting also emphasized the importance of engagement wi...
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United Nations Secretary-General meets with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in New York
25Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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United Nations Secretary-General meets with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in New York

Islamabad, 25 September 2024 - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met with H.E. Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in New York yesterday 24 September, as world leaders are gathered for the 79th UN General Assembly. The Secretary-General expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s support for the work of the United Nations, including UN peacekeeping operations. The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister exchanged views on developments in the region, including Afghanistan and the Middle East, and on other issues of common concern. Editor: Kamran Raja
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پاکستان کی افغانستان سے بڑھتے دہشت گردی کےخطرے پر عالمی تعاون کی اپیل
20Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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پاکستان کی افغانستان سے بڑھتے دہشت گردی کےخطرے پر عالمی تعاون کی اپیل

نیویارک 18 ستمبر 2024:* پاکستان نے دنیا کو افغانستان کے اندر اور وہاں سے پیدا ہونے والی سنگین دہشت گردی کے خطرے سے خبردار کیا ہے، اور کہا ہے کہ اقوام متحدہ کے مانیٹرنگ ٹیم کی 34ویں رپورٹ نے افغانستان سے ہونے والی دہشت گردی کے تشویشناک پہلوؤں پر کافی روشنی ڈالی ہے۔ پاکستان کے مستقل مندوب برائے اقوام متحدہ، سفیر منیر اکرم نے یہ باتیں آج افغانستان کی صورتحال پر اقوام متحدہ کی سلامتی کونسل کے اجلاس میں اپنے بیان کے دوران کہیں۔ سفیر منیر اکرم نے ٹی ٹی پی (تحریک طالبان پاکستان)، جسے پاکستان میں فتنہ الخوارج کہا جاتا ہے، کو افغانستان میں سب سے بڑی دہشت گرد تنظیم قرار دیا، جو افغان عبوری حکومت (AIG) کی مکمل حمایت اور تحفظ کے ساتھ پاکستان پر روزانہ کی بنیاد پر دہشت گردانہ حملے کر رہی ہے اور اسے پاکستان کے اہم مخالف کی سرپرستی بھی حاصل ہے۔ ٹی ٹی پی کے علاقائی عدم استحکام کے امکانات کی نشاندہی کرتے...
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Professionalism of Pakistani Peacekeepers Acknowledged by Indian Force Commander
19Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Professionalism of Pakistani Peacekeepers Acknowledged by Indian Force Commander

In the line with mandate assigned by UNSC, Pakistani peacekeepers are performing their duties for maintenance of peace and security in South Sudan. Pakistani blue helmets have undertaken daunting engineers' tasks in complex and challenging operational environment to ensure Protection of Civilians which has always remained top priority for Pakistani Peacekeepers. Pakistani contingent worked day & night and protected over 250,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in worst flood effected areas. The professionalism of Pakistan Peacekeeping Contingent has been acknowledged by Force Commander United Mission in South Sudan, Lieutenant General S Mohan from India. The acknowledgement has been made in form of a letter to Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HI (M...
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Pakistan Calls for Immediate Action on Palestinian Self-Determination and Implementation of ICJ Advisory Opinion
18Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Calls for Immediate Action on Palestinian Self-Determination and Implementation of ICJ Advisory Opinion

New York : Pakistan has called on UN member states to promote Palestinian self-determination and refuse to recognize any changes to the status of occupied territories. It urged the international community, especially the Security Council, to take concrete steps to halt Israel’s ongoing military campaign and support the Palestinian cause. Pakistan further emphasized the urgency of implementing the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) Advisory Opinion delivered on July 19, 2024, which, among other things, highlighted the illegal nature of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, and its practices that violate international law. In a statement at the 10th Resumed Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly (ESS) on the Situatio...
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