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Militant safe havens inside Afghanistan, not outside: Pakistan tells UNSC
Reacting to the Afghan assertion of foreign support for the Taliban insurgency, Pakistan has told the U.N. Security Council that the Afghan Taliban’s “safe havens” are inside Afghanistan and not outside of the conflict-hit country –...Jun 22, 2017 1845 0 -
India changing Kashmir demographics; Pakistan protests at the United Nations
Jammu and Kashmir map, Photo by w:user:Planemad via Wikimedia Commons India has been quietly working on changing demographics of the occupied Jammu and Kashmir territory, settling retired army personnel and setting up exclusive localities for pundits...May 13, 2017 1926 0 -
UN Secretary General applauds Pakistan’s role
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres applauded Pakistan’s role at the United Nations at a largely attended dinner hosted by Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi at her residence on Thursday. Guterres said he looks forward to visiting Pakistan when the Pakistani...May 5, 2017 1385 0 -
Lahore Literary Festival 2017 in New York on Thursday
Photo courtesy Lahore Literary Festival 2017 website The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF), which returns to Asia Society here on Thursday, is set to explore contemporary Pakistan, and feature artists, writers, and commentators. This is the second...May 2, 2017 1217 0 -
‘US in a unique position to defuse Pakistan-India tensions’
With South Asian political temperature soaring, a top Pakistani diplomat has said the United States is in a unique position to defuse Pakistan-India tensions over hot button Jammu and Kashmir dispute, as Washington has close relations...Apr 16, 2017 1096 0 -
UN chief lauds Pakistan ‘s role for peace; Over 100 ambassadors attend Pakistan Day event
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres applauded Pakistan’s valuable contribution to international peace and security at a glittering Pakistan Day reception in New York. “Pakistan plays an important role at the United Nations,” Guterres said. Guterres’ comments came...Mar 24, 2017 1871 0 -
UN chief plans to talk to Indian, Pakistani officials on Kashmir
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is considering holding talks with officials from India and Pakistan on the deteriorating situation in Kashmir and will see how things can be improved on the ground. “He will talk to different...Mar 11, 2017 1210 0 -
As UN plans new counterterror office, Pakistan urges focus on root causes
The international community should focus on dealing with the root causes of terrorism, Pakistan said Wednesday after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled a suggestion in the General Assembly to create a new, independent U.N. counterterrorism...Feb 23, 2017 1035 0 -
‘Demand for more permanent UNSC seats contradicts democratic representation’
In a forceful statement, Pakistan has told the United Nations that the campaign by a group of countries for permanent seats on the 15-member body defies the 21st century principle of achieving democratic representation through periodic...Feb 7, 2017 886 0 -
Pakistan returns Indian soldier : What’s next for South Asia ?
Wagah Border trade and travel crossing Photo: Kamran Ali via Wikimedia Commons Pakistan has returned an Indian soldier, Chandu Babulal Chohan, reportedly captured from the Line of Control (LoC) on September 29, 2016. “The soldier was...Jan 23, 2017 933 0