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Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran Warn of Global Threats from Afghanistan-Based Terror Groups

30Sep

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Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran Warn of Global Threats from Afghanistan-Based Terror Groups

Quadrilateral Group, comprising Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran, raised concerns about growing security challenges in Afghanistan, warning that terrorist groups based in the country pose serious threats to regional and global security. They urged Afghan Taliban government to take immediate action against all terror groups without bias. Since Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan has witnessed an increase in militant attacks, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, both bordering Afghanistan. Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) reported a significant rise in attacks in August 2024 compared to July. Number of attacks jumped from 38 to 59, with KP and Balochistan experiencing majority of violence. Pakistani government has repeatedly urged Afghanist...

United Nations General Assembly Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Gaza

28Oct

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United Nations General Assembly Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Gaza

On October 27, 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and demanding aid access to Gaza. A total of 120 countries voted in favor of the resolution, 14 countries voted against, and 45 countries abstained. In a significant move towards peace, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has passed a resolution urging an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while also pushing for vital aid access to Gaza. Here's a quick rundown of how countries voted at the UNGA session in New York City: In Favour of (120): These countries supported the resolution, emphasizing the need for a truce and humanitarian aid. This included nations like Pakistan Afghanistan, Argentina, China, France,...

PM Shahbaz to attend the 77th UN General Assembly Session

19Sep

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PM Shahbaz to attend the 77th UN General Assembly Session

Prime Minister Shahbaz Shareef is most likely to attend the 77th UN General assembly meeting. Meeting's date is scheduled for September 20, 2022. However, he will address the most prominent problems of the region in the forum. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will tonight depart for the United States from London where he is scheduled to attend the dinner being hosted by President Joe Biden on September 21. The Prime Minister will represent Pakistan in the 77th session of the UN General Assembly. Whereas, He will arrive in New York after attending the funeral of Britain’s Queen in London. During his stay in New York, Shahbaz Sharif will have important bilateral meetings with the leaders of other countries. On September 20, the premier will attend the reception of the Secretary General ...

UNGA announces March 15 as an International Day to Combat Islamophobia

21Mar

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UNGA announces March 15 as an International Day to Combat Islamophobia

PM Imran Khan in UNGA Meeting PM Imran Khan embrace the idea made by UNGA on Tuesday, March 15. “Today UN has finally recognized the grave challenge confronting the world: of Islamophobia, respect for religious symbols and practices and of curtailing systematic hate speech and discrimination against Muslims” Khan posted. UNGA announces March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia: PM Imran Khan I want to congratulate the Muslim Ummah today as our voice against the rising tide of Islamophobia has been heard & the UN has adopted a landmark resolution introduced by Pakistan, on behalf of OIC, designating 15 March as International Day to Combat Islamophobia.— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 15, 2022 The resolution was introduced by Pakistan three yea...