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Pakistan urges UN to shape digital assets for development
Pakistan urges the UN to ensure digital assets and blockchain technologies support sustainable development, expand financial inclusion and address infrastructure, expertise and capacity gaps in developing countries.
3 DAYS AGO
Taliban restrictions disrupt Afghan aid, 18 programs suspended in July: UN
Taliban restrictions disrupt humanitarian operations in Afghanistan, temporarily suspending 18 aid programs in July while interference, violence and curbs on women continue to hinder assistance delivery.
September 4, 2026
Pakistan calls for greater investment in women’s leadership
Pakistan urges greater investment in women’s leadership, education and justice at the UN, saying women’s meaningful participation in political processes strengthens peace and makes it more durable.
September 4, 2026
Pakistan calls for stronger UN peacekeeping, rejects mandate cuts
Pakistan urges UN members to strengthen peacekeeping missions, warning that cost-cutting must not weaken mandates, while calling for greater diplomatic efforts, resources and accountability to protect peacekeepers.
August 27, 2026
UN warns against Taliban normalization as Kabul school attack draws condemnation
UN experts warn against normalizing Taliban rule as repression persists, while UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett condemns a Kabul school explosion that wounds 47 pupils and demands an independent investigation.
August 18, 2026
Pakistan welcomes progress on Gaza Peace Plan, urges full implementation
Praises mediation efforts by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye, and reiterates support for an independent Palestinian state in line with UN resolutions.
August 1, 2026
UN chief appoints Bangladesh’s Rabab Fatima as new Afghanistan mission head
The appointment of Rabab Fatima comes a month after the UN Security Council unanimously renewed UNAMA’s mandate for another year, reaffirming the mission’s central role in supporting peace, human rights, humanitarian assistance and engagement with Afghanistan’s de facto authorities.
July 16, 2026
PM Sharif reaffirms support for UN humanitarian efforts in meeting with OCHA chief
Pakistan expresses its commitment to working closely with the UN and OCHA to strengthen global humanitarian cooperation, enhance disaster preparedness, and support relief efforts for vulnerable communities affected by conflicts and natural disasters.
July 15, 2026
First global rules adopted for self-driving cars: UN
The UN adopts the first global regulations for fully autonomous vehicles, establishing uniform international safety standards. Backed by major auto markets, the framework requires strict testing, safety oversight, and performance monitoring, with implementation expected from January 2027.
June 24, 2026
Pakistan backs Muscat Plan of Action against hate speech, genocide incitement
Endorses the Muscat Plan of Action at the UN; Calls it an innovative framework to counter hate speech, prevent genocide incitement, and promote peacebuilding through traditional and Indigenous leaders.
June 12, 2026