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Prime Minister Khan in his message on Pakistan's Defence and Martyrs Day said his government has launched a proactive diplomatic campaign in the world capitals and at the United Nations to apprise the world community about Kashmir after India revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5. (Photo: File)

Kashmir Pak's 'jugular vein', India's decision challenges our security: Imran Khan

President Alvi said Pakistan will continue to support the people of Kashmir and will raise the issue at all levels and platforms.

06 Sep 2019 3:10 PM

The United Nations said 70,000 people in the Bahamas were in 'immediate need' of aid. (Photo: AP)

Hurricane Dorian leaves 30 dead in Bahamas: Prime Minister Minnis

Authorities had previously reported 20 dead, but have warned that the final figure is sure to be far higher.

06 Sep 2019 9:22 AM

It is no longer a question of whether the Taliban will be eliminated, but which portions of the country they will control and which sort of government they will tolerate at the centre. (Photo: AFP / File)

Decade’s two major conflicts will end in step back to the past

The larger message of these conflicts and the condition in which they will leave the populations in Syria and Afghanistan is a grim one.

29 Aug 2019 12:05 AM

'Superpowers of the world have a huge responsibility, whether they support us or not Pakistan will go to every extent,' Imran Khan said. (Photo: ANI)

Kashmir: ‘If conflict moves to war...’ Imran reminds superpowers of ‘huge responsibility'

'I will speak at the UN General Assembly on September 27 and highlight the Kashmir issue on world stage,' Khan said.

26 Aug 2019 7:19 PM

Modi met Guterres on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit being held in this picturesque southwestern seaside French town. (Photo: Narendra Modi | Twitter)

G7 Summit: Modi holds 'fruitful discussions' with UN chief Antonio Guterres

Their meeting came against backdrop of Indian govt revoking the special status to J&K and bifurcating state into two Union Territories.

26 Aug 2019 9:15 AM

On Thursday, a clutch of Opposition parties gathered in response to a call by the DMK to voice their protest on the current situation in Kashmir. (Photo: AP)

Rights and Kashmiris

Notwithstanding this, the comments of UNHCHR on the current situation in the Valley appear far from outlandish.

24 Aug 2019 3:51 AM

Naveed Walter, President of Human Rights Focus Pakistan, apprised the United Nations about the 'biased behaviour' of Chinese and Pakistani regimes against minorities in their respective countries. (Photo: ANI)

US, UK, Canada slam China, Pak for persecuting minorities

China and Pakistan have been condemned internationally for cracking down on the minorities living in their countries.

23 Aug 2019 10:44 AM

Reacting to India’s decision, Pakistan expelled the Indian high commissioner soon after deciding to downgrade diplomatic ties with New Delhi.

India to Pak after UNSC’s J&K meet: Stop terror to start talks

Briefing the media following the conclusion of the informal meeting requested by China and Pakistan.

17 Aug 2019 6:49 AM

Pakistan formally called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss India revoking the special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi recently said. (Photo: File)

Pakistan’s close ally China asks for ‘closed consultations’ on Kashmir at UNSC

The UN diplomat said that a request for such a meeting was submitted very recently, but no date has yet been scheduled for it.

15 Aug 2019 11:41 AM

Tensions between India and Pakistan rose further last week after India revoked Article 370 to withdraw the special status to Jammu and Kashmir and also bifurcated the region into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. (Photo: File)

India shouldn't mistake restraint for weakness: Pak writes to UNSC for meet over J&K

China told Pak that both countries were ‘friendly neighbours’, wants them to resolve issue through UN resolutions, Shimla Agreement.

14 Aug 2019 4:21 PM

Qureshi's comment came a day after Russia becomes the first P-5 member to support India over the abrogation of Article 370. (Photo: File)

UNSC not 'waiting with garlands' for you: Shah Mehmood Qureshi tell Pakistanis

'Any members out of the P-5 nations can be a hurdle... Do not live in the fool paradise,' said Qureshi.

13 Aug 2019 8:56 AM

The diplomat composed herself and chided him for the manner in which he put forth the questions. She further said that she would not respond to his questions. (Photo: ANI)

'You don't deserve to represent us': Pakistani accuses Maleeha Lodhi of corruption

In a video, Lodhi was seen evading questions raised by the Pakistani national during a UN event here.

13 Aug 2019 8:35 AM

The government of Yemeni president Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi is backed by a Saudi-led military coalition that includes the UAE as a key partner in the fight against Iran-aligned Shiite Houthi rebels. (Photo: AFP)

40 killed, 260 injured in Yemen's Aden clashes, says UN

The southern port city of Aden has been the base of Hadi government since it was driven from capital Sana'a by rebels more than 4 yrs ago.

12 Aug 2019 2:22 PM

Health officials said the blast took place outside Arkan Mall in the Hawari neighbourhood, where people were gathering for shopping a day before the Eid al-Adha holiday begins.

Car bomb kills 3 UN staff outside mall in Libya

The UN special envoy for Libya, Ghassan Salame, condemned what he called a 'cowardly attack.'

11 Aug 2019 8:18 AM

Debubant Azhar Khan, Celina Jaitly Haag, Director Ram Kamal Mukherjee and Lillette Dubey. (Photo by Sudipta Chanda)

Season's Greetings becomes India's first feature film to collaborate with UN

The feature film is directed by author turned filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee, who made his debut in Esha Deol starrer short film Cakewalk.

08 Aug 2019 4:36 PM

Dujarric again declined to comment on claims that India's decision to revoke Kashmir's special status is in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. (Photo: File)

Contacts being made at 'various levels' with India, Pakistan over Kashmir issue: UN

The spokesperson was responding to a question as to why Antonio Guterres is reluctant to take on the issue of India and Pakistan.

08 Aug 2019 11:05 AM

He was asked if the Secretary General believed India's decision to revoke Kashmir's special status is a violation of the UN resolutions. (Photo: File)

UN continues to remain guarded on Kashmir, says chief following developments

The Indian government on Monday revoked Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

07 Aug 2019 2:43 PM

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released damage, loss and need assessment report on cyclone Fani in the presence of United Nations resident coordinator in India Renata Lok-Dessallien, representatives of World Bank, Asian Development Bank in Bhubaneshwar. (Photo: ANI)

Cyclone Fani caused Rs 24,176 crore damage in Odisha: Report

Infrastructure sector alone constitute about 42 pc of total needs, social sector which includes housing, constitute 36 pc, the report said.

06 Aug 2019 8:56 PM

UN is following the tense situation in the region. (Photo: FIle)

UN urges India, Pak to exercise restraint: Article 370

'Over the past few days, the UNMOGIP has observed and reported an increase in military activity along the Line of Control.

06 Aug 2019 12:57 PM

Qureshi in the letter highlighted the "deteriorating" human rights situation in Kashmir, alleged violation of ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and India ending Kashmir's special constitutional status. (Photo: File)

‘India preparing ground for Article 370’: Pak FM told UN last week on Kashmir issue

The Foreign Office on Monday night issued the text of the letter Qureshi sent on August 1 to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

06 Aug 2019 12:43 PM

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