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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
UNSC adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution on peaceful settlement of disputes: Foreign Office
The UN Security Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution on "Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes ", according to the Foreign Office. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar , who is on an official visit to take part in the Security Council proceedings during the presidency of Pakistan, was presiding over the session when the resolution was adopted. "The resolution is an important contribution to the promotion of international peace and security through the use of preventive diplomacy , conflict prevention measures and dispute resolution by peaceful means," the Foreign Office (FO) said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo The Security Council Resolution 2788 (2025) seeks to strengthen mechanisms for peaceful settlement of disputes, as envisaged in Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter, and urges member states to utilize peaceful means for settling disputes, it said. The resolution calls upon the member states to take necessary measures for the effective implementation of UNSC resolutions for peaceful settlement of disputes. Live Events The resolution calls for enhancing efforts by all regional and sub-regional organisations for peaceful settlement of disputes and to strengthen cooperation between these organisations and the United Nations. The adoption of the Pakistan-sponsored resolution would serve as an important instrument to achieve these goals for peace and security at the regional and global level, the FO said.
Asia News Network
2 days ago
- Business
- Asia News Network
Pakistan FM Dar in New York to attend high-level UNSC events, including conference on Palestine
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday stated that Pakistan is targeting using 60 per cent renewable energy by 2030 during his address to the General Debate of the Ministerial Segment of the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, according to a statement from the Foreign Office (FO). Pakistan assumed the UNSC Presidency for the month of July 2025, making it the country's eighth term on the Security Council as a non-permanent member. Islamabad began its current two-year term as a non-permanent member in January 2025 and will serve through the end of 2026. The presidency involves a focus on multilateralism, peaceful dispute resolution, and regional cooperation. According to the FO, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and outlined key policy measures driving growth, climate resilience and economic reform in his address. 'The compounding effects of the pandemic, the food, fuel, and finance crises, as well as intensifying climate impacts, have reversed hard-won development gains and deepened inequalities,' the FM said in his speech. 'Despite these challenges, Pakistan remains fully committed to achieving the 2030 Agenda. Our national development strategies, such as Uraan Pakistan, are aligned with the SDGs.' The FM also highlighted initiatives such as the Benazir Income Support Programme and the 'Living Indus' and 'Recharge Pakistan' initiatives for climate adaptation and renewable energy, the FO's statement read. Dar also 'emphasised the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in aligning foreign direct investment with Pakistan's development priorities, particularly in sectors critical to sustainable growth'. 'While national efforts are essential, these cannot succeed in isolation. As the Secretary-General has rightly emphasised, deep reform of the international financial architecture is critical for implementing the SDGs,' the FM continued. 'Developing countries need scaled-up access to concessional and grant-based resources, meaningful debt relief, and scaled-up climate finance in order to bridge the SDG Financing Gap.' Dar meets UN chief, affirms Pakistan's commitment to multilateralism During his visit, Dar met with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters, according to a statement from the FO. During the meeting, the FM reaffirmed Pakistan's 'unwavering and resolute commitment to multilateralism and the central role of the UN in addressing the most pressing global challenges', the statement read. According to the FO, the secretary general appreciated Pakistan's presence and initiatives at the UNSC. Dar emphasised that Pakistan was fully committed to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, especially the need to advance peace through dialogue and diplomacy. He further stated Pakistan's commitment to peace was underscored by the high-level debate on multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes and the meeting on UN-OIC cooperation, under Pakistan's Presidency of the UNSC. 'The deputy prime minister/foreign minister emphasised issues of critical national and regional importance to Pakistan, particularly the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, violation of the Indus Waters Treaty and externally sponsored terrorism in Pakistan,' the FO stated. 'He stressed the imperative of a just settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council. The DPM/FM lauded the secretary general's leadership and sincere efforts for de-escalation of recent tensions between Pakistan and India.' Dar also reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for Palestinian statehood, an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and firm opposition to Israeli plans for annexation in the occupied West Bank. The two men also exchanged views on the need for promoting concessional financing to support development and climate goals, especially for developing countries and mobilising enhanced international support for debt relief and liquidity solutions for the Global South. 'The DPM/FM emphasised that the secretary general's 'UN80' initiative offered a critical opportunity to strengthen the three pillars of the United Nations to promote international peace and security, sustainable development and human rights worldwide,' the statement read, referring to the UN marking its 80th anniversary this year. According to the statement, Dar welcomed the appointment of a UN special envoy on Islamophobia and expressed readiness to support global efforts to combat religious intolerance. Earlier, the FO reported that Dar arrived in New York to attend high-level signature events of Pakistan's UN Security Council (UNSC) Presidency, including a conference on Palestine. 'During the visit, he will lead high-level signature events under Pakistan's Presidency of the UN Security Council, hold bilateral and multilateral meetings in New York and Washington, DC, and represent Pakistan at the International Conference on the two-state solution, co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France,' the FO said. 'Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, arrived in New York for an official visit from 21 to 28 July 2025,' the FO announced in a post on X. 'During the visit, he will lead high-level signature events under Pakistan's Presidency of the UN Security Council, hold bilateral and multilateral meetings in New York and Washington, DC, and represent Pakistan at the International Conference on the two-state solution, co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France.' It added that upon his arrival, FM Dar was received by Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, and the Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh. According to a July 19 statement issued by the FO, Dar will attend a high-level conference on the 'Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution', to express Pakistan's strong commitment and unwavering support for the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people. The conference was originally planned for June but was postponed due to the Iran-Israel war, which also led to the rescheduling of Dar's visit. According to The Guardian, the moot will now be held on July 28 and 29. Since October 8, Israeli strikes have killed more than 58,000 Palestinians in Gaza. Pakistan has consistently raised its voice for the people of Palestine, calling for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Earlier this month, Pakistan urged the UNSC not to remain 'a bystander' amid the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Aside from the Palestine conference, Dar is also set to chair a high-level briefing of the UNSC, focused on enhancing cooperation between the UN and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). 'The meeting is being held as part of Pakistan's efforts to strengthen collaboration between the OIC and the UN for maintenance of international peace and security,' the FO statement said. Dar is expected to have several other bilateral engagements with his counterparts, as well as senior UN officials, during his stay. He will also meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on July 25.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
FM meets UN chief, raises IWT violations
Pakistan raised concerns over India's violations of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the UN Headquarters on Monday. Dar emphasised that India's actions posed a serious threat to regional stability and urged the UN to play its role in ensuring adherence to international agreements. He also highlighted other critical national and regional issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and "externally sponsored terrorism" in Pakistan. The foreign minister reaffirmed Pakistan's "unwavering and resolute" commitment to multilateralism and the UN's central role in conflict resolution, sustainable development, and protection of fundamental human rights. The UN chief appreciated Pakistan's active presence and initiatives at the Security Council, where Islamabad holds the presidency this month. Dar said Pakistan remained fully committed to the UN Charter, particularly promoting peace through dialogue and diplomacy. He cited the high-level debate on multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes, as well as the meeting on UN-OIC cooperation held under Pakistan's presidency, as a reflection of Islamabad's commitment to global peace efforts. Reiterating Pakistan's stance on the Middle East, he called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, firm opposition to Israel's annexation plans in the West Bank, and unwavering support for Palestinian statehood. Both sides also discussed concessional financing for developing countries, debt relief, and liquidity solutions for the Global South. Dar said the Secretary General's "UN80" initiative provides an important opportunity to strengthen the UN's three pillars - peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights. Welcoming the appointment of a UN Special Envoy on Islamophobia, Foreign Minister Dar expressed Pakistan's readiness to support global efforts to combat religious intolerance. The meeting, according to diplomatic officials, reflected Pakistan's bid to assert its role as an active player in multilateral diplomacy under its current presidency of the UN Security Council. Meanwhile, Dar stated that Pakistan is targeting using 60 per cent renewable energy by 2030 during his address to the General Debate of the Ministerial Segment of the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, according to a statement from the Foreign Office (FO). According to the FO, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and outlined key policy measures driving growth, climate resilience and economic reform in his address. "The compounding effects of the pandemic, the food, fuel, and finance crises, as well as intensifying climate impacts, have reversed hard-won development gains and deepened inequalities," the FM said in his speech. "Despite these challenges, Pakistan remains fully committed to achieving the 2030 Agenda. Our national development strategies, such as Uraan Pakistan, are aligned with the SDGs." The FM also highlighted initiatives such as the Benazir Income Support Programme and the 'Living Indus' and 'Recharge Pakistan' initiatives for climate adaptation and renewable energy, the FO's statement read. Dar also "emphasised the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in aligning foreign direct investment with Pakistan's development priorities, particularly in sectors critical to sustainable growth". "While national efforts are essential, these cannot succeed in isolation. As the Secretary-General has rightly emphasised, deep reform of the international financial architecture is critical for implementing the SDGs," the FM continued. "Developing countries need scaled-up access to concessional and grant-based resources, meaningful debt relief, and scaled-up climate finance in order to bridge the SDG Financing Gap."
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Investigations into Pahalgam incident still inconclusive: FO
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday said Pakistan has effectively and comprehensively dismantled the concerned outfits, arrested and prosecuted their leadership, and de-radicalised their cadres. The FO statement came after the United States announced a ban on The Resistance Front (TRF) — a terror outfit cited by India in the Pahalgam attack. In a sudden move, the United States designated TRF as a banned terrorist organisation — a group India claims was behind the Pahalgam terror attack. The statement said Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations; zero tolerance and international cooperation against terrorism are the cornerstones of our policy. Pakistan has been, and continues to be, a frontline state in the fight against terrorism and has contributed tremendously towards the achievement of global peace through its counterterrorism (CT) efforts, including the apprehension of terrorist Sharifullah, the mastermind of the Abbey Gate bombing. Investigations into the Pahalgam incident, which occurred in the internationally-recognised disputed region of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K), are still inconclusive. Any linkage with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a defunct organisation banned in Pakistan, belies ground realities. While the issue under consideration pertains to US domestic laws, India has a track record of exploiting such designations to push anti-Pakistan propaganda, with a view to diverting international attention from its irresponsible and rogue behaviour — including ongoing human rights atrocities, especially in IIOJ&K. As Pakistan continues to serve as a counterterrorism bulwark through unparalleled sacrifices and efficacy, we urge the international community to adopt objective and non-discriminatory policies to address this global menace through collective efforts, which must include listing terrorist organisations such as the Majeed Brigade as an alias of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
FO reaffirms zero-tolerance stance on terrorism
Pakistan has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and emphasised its pivotal role in global counter-terrorism efforts. Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to international cooperation and has played a crucial role in the fight against terrorism, as evidenced by the apprehension of Sharifullah, the mastermind behind the Abbey Gate bombing, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement issued on Friday. The statement also addressed the ongoing investigations into the Pahalgam incident, which occurred in the disputed region of Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The FO rejected any claims linking the incident to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a defunct organisation that was banned in Pakistan years ago. The FO stressed that Pakistan has successfully dismantled such outfits, arrested and prosecuted their leadership, and effectively deradicalised their cadres. The statement further highlighted India's tendency to exploit designations of terrorist groups to promote anti-Pakistan narratives. It noted that this tactic often serves to divert international attention from India's ongoing human rights abuses, particularly in IIOJK. "While the issue under consideration pertains to US domestic laws, India has a track record of exploiting such designations to push anti-Pakistan propaganda with a view to divert international attention from its irresponsible and rogue behavior," the statement read. It added that Pakistan remains a counter-terrorism bulwark, having made unparalleled sacrifices in the global fight against extremism. The FO called on the international community to adopt objective, non-discriminatory policies in addressing terrorism, stressing the need for collective global action against all terrorist organizations. In this regard, Pakistan urged the inclusion of the Majeed Brigade as an alias of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in the list of designated terrorist organisations, the statement concluded.
