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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Dar to attend UN Security Council session next week
FM Ishaq Dar during 51st Council of Foreign Ministers meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation held in Istanbul on June 21. Photo: Listen to article Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel to the United States next week to participate in high-level events marking Pakistan's presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in New York, the Foreign Office said on Saturday. Dar will chair multiple signature events at the UN headquarters, including a high-level open debate on 'Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.' The session aims to reinforce multilateral diplomacy and mediation as key tools for resolving global conflicts. He will also preside over the UNSC's quarterly open debate on the 'Situation in the Middle East including the Palestinian Question,' underscoring Pakistan's continued focus on long-standing international disputes, the FO added. 🔊PR NO.2️⃣1️⃣2️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ Curtain Raiser: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister's @MIshaqDar50 Visit to the United States to attend High-level Signature Events of Pakistan's Security Council Presidency. 🔗⬇️ — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 19, 2025 In addition, Dar is scheduled to chair a special UNSC briefing on strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), part of Pakistan's broader diplomatic push to link multilateral institutions in pursuit of peace. To reaffirm Pakistan's solidarity with Palestine, the deputy prime minister will attend a high-level conference on the 'Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.' The event is expected to spotlight Islamabad's call for an end to occupation and a just resolution to the decades-old conflict. During his stay in New York, Dar is also expected to hold several bilateral meetings with fellow foreign ministers and senior UN officials. He will later travel to Washington for additional engagements, though specific details of the visit have not yet been announced. Read More: Dar hails UAP railway agreement as milestone in regional connectivity Earlier this week, the Deputy PM visited Afghanistan, where he held a trilateral meeting with the foreign ministers of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. The meeting reinforced the strong ties among the three nations and their shared commitment to peace, connectivity, trade, and regional development. During his visit, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan signed a trilateral agreement involving a key rail project that is aimed at connecting the three countries. On the sidelines of the signing ceremony of UAP Railway Corridor, Dar met with Afghan Prime Minister Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund. The two leaders discussed key issues of mutual interest, including peace and security, trade and transit cooperation, and regional connectivity.
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First Post
14-07-2025
- Business
- First Post
Asim Munir's lavish trips to Sri Lanka, Indonesia. How the elite live their best life as Pakistan struggles
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is jet-setting around the world at a time when his country is going through a financial crisis. Munir, who was recently appointed Field Marshal by the Shehbaz Sharif-led government, is set to visit Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Munir, last mont,h went to Washington to meet Donald Trump at the White House and was seen shopping at a high-end mall read more Pakistan Asim Munir is raising eyebrows. Pakistan's army chief and Field Marshal is jet-setting around the world at a time when his country is going through a financial crisis. Munir, who went to Washington to meet Donald Trump at the White House and was seen shopping at a high-end mall, is now off to Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Munir's lunch at the White House was first time that a US President has made such an invite to the head of the Pakistan Army who is not head of state. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Let's take a closer look at Munir's upcoming trips and why they are raising eyebrows. Lavish vacation in Sri Lanka, trip to Indonesia Munir is set to visit Sri Lanka from July 20 to July 23. According to reports, this isn't so much of a diplomatic foray as much as it is a state-funded luxury vacation. Munir will fly to Sri Lanka on board a special aircraft. He will then be given ceremonial bike escorts and be taken on luxury tours. He will also enjoy several helicopter rides. Munir is slated to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Adam's Peak in Sri Lanka. Munir will also go to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, visit tour the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kandy. Munir is slated to be put up in one of the most lavish hotels in Colombo. This comes as Islamabad has imposed a strict austerity program even for its senior ministers. This includes cabinet ministers not being allowed to travel abroad or be put up at luxury hotels. All non-essential spending has also been halted. Munir will be meeting Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defence, Defence Secretary, and President. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. X/ @anuradisanayake However, all this extravagance is already overshadowing his trip. Munir had originally planned to make a trip to Sri Lanka in December last year. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, that trip was postponed due to 'unforeseen urgent commitments'. Sri Lanka isn't the only stop on Munir's itinerary. The Pakistan Army Chief is also heading to Muslim-majority Indonesia later on this month. Those in the know have said Munir is aiming to revive bilateral ties between Islamabad and Jakarta. Munir will likely meet top lawmakers in Indonesia. This comes as Jakarta is growing closer to New Delhi. Indonesia Egypt and Bahrain in May blocked Islamabad's attempts to push a strong reference against India over Kashmir during a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Parliamentary Union. Munir's trip comes as a speculation of coup – made even more fervent by his elevation to Field Marshal – within Pakistan runs rampant. The only other person to be appointed Field Marshal in the history of Pakistan was General Ayub Khan. Khan appointed himself to the position after he took Pakistan's presidency following a military coup. Pakistan's financial woes All this comes as Pakistan continues to struggle financially with inflation and unemployment surging, debt ballooning and the country experiencing power cuts. Its external debt is now $130 billion – which is around half of its GDP. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Islamabad in May received a $1 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – making it the fourth-largest borrower from the organisation. All this comes as Pakistan continues to struggle financially with inflation and unemployment surging, debt ballooning and the country experiencing power cuts. AP Nearly half of its revenue goes to interest payments on loans alone, as per the Economic Survey 2024–25. Meanwhile, Pakistan's lawmakers also received a nearly 500 per cent pay hike in June from the Shehbaz Sharif-led government. The monthly salary of the National Assembly speaker and the Senate chairman is now around $12,000 (Rs 10 lakh). With inputs from agencies
India.com
12-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Trouble in Pakistan? Army chief Asim Munir sidelines Shehbaz Sharif, to visit close ally of India..., plan is to...
Asim Munir (File) Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, is considered to be the most powerful personality in the country. He is actively visiting several states and meeting world leaders. Last month, General Asim Munir went to the US to meet President Donald Trump. At present, If media reports are to be believed, Munir is expected to travel to Indonesia after his trip to Sri Lanka. This move is aimed at consolidating bilateral relations with the world's largest Muslim-majority country. These visits are happening at a time when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is reportedly being increasingly sidelined. Munir is expected to visit Colombo on July 21. As per media reports, Munir plans to engage with key stakeholders in Jakarta, aimed ultimately at building a bilateral relationship that has deteriorated since Indonesia became a stable democracy. Indonesia has backed India on significant issues such as on terrorism, on preserving national borders, at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which has made Pakistan uneasy. In addition to its rigorous approach to sovereignty, Indonesia, based on its experience with Papua New Guinea, has aggressively addressed terrorist networks and radical ideologies, signing on virtually lockstep with India on these issues. In a reaffirmation of the deepening strategic and cultural ties between India and Indonesia, KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board, underscored the shared challenges both countries face in combating terrorism and promoting peace. In May 2025, his remarks came during a meeting with the visiting Indian parliamentary delegation in Jakarta.'Both India and Indonesia have gone through this challenge of terrorism. I shared our experience of tackling the problem of extremism with our colleagues from India. Both countries have similar desires to achieve economic development, political stability, peace and harmony. We share a similar vision and aspirations,' Abdalla was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. During a meeting of the OIC Parliamentary Union in Jakarta in May, Indonesia, supported by Egypt and Bahrain—both of whom have strengthened their diplomatic relationship with India—stopped Pakistan from issuing a strong, specified statement against India on the Kashmir issue.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir emerges as top global negotiator
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Pakistan Army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir , is planning to visit Indonesia after his trip to Sri Lanka later this month, seeking to revive bilateral ties with the country which has the largest Muslim population, said people familiar with the who has emerged as Pakistan's key figure for global outreach, is scheduled to visit Colombo on July 21, just over a month after US President Donald Trump hosted him for lunch at the White is expected to meet key stakeholders in Jakarta, eyeing to rebuild the bilateral partnership which has been lukewarm since democracy took roots in Indonesia, said the has been backing India on the issue of terrorism and territorial integrity , including at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), much to Pakistan's discomfort. Besides its strong focus on territorial integrity, drawing from its own experience in Papua, Indonesia has often cracked down on terrorist infrastructure and radical views and has found common cause with India on the May, Indonesia, backed by Egypt and Bahrain, stalled Pakistan's efforts to have a strong reference against India on the Kashmir issue at a meeting of the OIC Parliamentary Union held in had reported earlier that India is holding consultations with Indonesia on blunting Pakistan's repeated efforts to issue anti-India resolutions at the the recent visit by Indian MPs to Jakarta, India and Indonesia held brainstorming sessions on Indonesian anti-terrorism and deradicalisation programmes. The delegation sought Indonesia's unwavering support against all forms of terrorism, referring to the two countries' shared values of peace and tolerance as the largest Muslim countries in the January, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had dropped his plan to travel to Pakistan from India during his visit for the Republic Day celebrations and spent more time in New Delhi beyond his original schedule. Amid growing tensions with Pakistan, Indonesia also extended a hand of assistance to India by deporting two alleged ISIS-linked terrorists to India. Abdullah Fayaz and Talha Khan were hiding in Indonesia and were recently deported by Jakarta, ET had earlier deportation of the two ISIS operatives happened days after the Indonesian President met India's envoy in Jakarta to discuss the April 22 Pahalgam attack. At that meeting Prabowo said that the attack did not reflect the teachings of Islam practised in Indonesia and noted that any system influenced by the military does not produce desired results.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
MAHAR condemns abuse of Palestinian child detainees in Israel
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Humanitarian Aid and Relief (MAHAR) has strongly condemned the systematic abuse of Palestinian children in Israeli detention, calling it a breach of international law and human rights. The organisation described the treatment of minors as a grave injustice requiring immediate global intervention. MAHAR adviser Nurul Izzah Anwar emphasised that no child should experience the trauma of forced detention. 'The targeting of children is not only a violation of international convention but also it is a stain on our shared humanity. We must act with urgency to stop this injustice,' she said. Reports from humanitarian groups reveal disturbing patterns of abuse, including physical violence during arrests, threats against families, and forced confessions. MAHAR has demanded transparent investigations and accountability for those responsible. The organisation urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), ASEAN nations, and the international community to take diplomatic action. It also called for independent monitoring of detention centres and enforcement of child protection laws in occupied territories. Since October 2023, Israel's military campaign in Gaza has resulted in over 192,000 Palestinian casualties, mostly women and children. MAHAR's statement highlights the urgent need for justice and protection for vulnerable detainees. - Bernama
