Pakistan is preparing for a diplomatic transition at the United Nations, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif deciding to appoint Ambassador Syed Haider Shah as the country’s next permanent representative, according to a report published on October 17, 2026. Shah currently serves as Pakistan’s ambassador to the Netherlands and is expected to take up the new…
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), condemning continued Houthi attacks and calling for an immediate end to hostilities. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, reiterated Islamabad’s support for the kingdom under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement….
Pakistan has urged the United Nations to prevent shared water resources from being used as a means of political pressure, coercion or conflict. The issue was raised during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council as members considered a resolution on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation. Pakistan’s First Secretary…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Islamabad for a two-day official visit to Pakistan from October 6 to 8, following an invitation from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The UN chief was received upon arrival by Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. During his visit,…
Pakistan has urged the United States and Iran to remain committed to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and continue diplomatic engagement to prevent further regional tensions and promote lasting peace. Speaking during a session of the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, expressed concern over the…
Pakistan has called for stronger international action to eliminate conflict-related sexual violence, urging the global community to ensure consistent, effective, and non-discriminatory accountability in all armed conflicts and situations of foreign occupation. Speaking during an open debate at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad,…
Pakistan has informed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that it is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East amid rising regional tensions. Addressing the Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, warned that continued escalation could seriously threaten regional and international peace and…
Pakistan has expressed strong concern at the United Nations Security Council over Israel’s controversial E1 settlement plan, warning that the proposed project could seriously threaten the creation of a viable, geographically connected, and independent Palestinian state. The statement reinforces Pakistan’s longstanding support for Palestinian self-determination and a peaceful resolution based on the internationally recognized two-state…
Pakistan has reaffirmed its longstanding position on the Middle East crisis, stating that sustainable peace in the region cannot be achieved without resolving the Palestine issue. During a session of the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted that the unresolved Palestinian question remains the core driver of instability across the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the United States and Iran are firmly grounded in diplomacy and multilateralism, guided by the principles of the United Nations Charter. Speaking on the occasion of the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue, cooperation,…
