UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan told the United Nations on Friday that a just and peaceful world order depends on applying international law universally, warning against impunity in conflicts like Kashmir and Palestine.
At the UN Sixth Committee meeting on “The Rule of Law at the National and International Level,” Pakistan ambassador to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said the rule of law is the foundation of civilization and economic growth. He warned that growing geopolitical rivalry and unilateral actions risk breaking down the international legal order.
Ahmad pointed to ongoing occupations in Jammu and Kashmir and said ending impunity and respecting international law are essential for peace. He condemned India’s May 2025 offensive as a serious violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty that killed 54 civilians. Pakistan’s lawful and proportionate response followed Article 51 of the UN Charter.
The ambassador said peace and development depend on the rule of law and Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful dispute resolution, noting Security Council Resolution 2788, passed under Pakistan’s leadership this year. He urged all states to follow binding Security Council resolutions.
Marking 80 years of the UN, he called for democratizing international law to ensure it remains inclusive and fair. He said Pakistan bases its actions on sovereignty, self-determination, non-use of force, and non-interference.
The Pakistani envoy closed his speech by saying his country will work to strengthen the rules-based international system to reduce conflict and promote global stability.
