Top UN officials call on UK to reconsider plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda
Other countries are considering tough measures to stem illegal migration
Haiti's death toll rises as international support lags, UN report says
At least 590 were killed during police operations
China's foreign minister says admitting Palestinian state to UN is move to rectify injustice
China's foreign minister says admitting Palestinian state to UN is move to rectify injustice
UN rights chief urges states to act on slavery reparations
UN rights chief urges states to act on slavery reparations
Shipping industry urges UN to protect vessels after Iran seizure
Shipping industry urges UN to protect vessels after Iran seizure
UN chief warns Mideast on brink of 'full-scale regional conflict'
UN chief warns Mideast on brink of 'full-scale regional conflict'
UN falls short of billion-dollar pledge to tackle Ethiopia's hunger crisis
UN falls short of billion-dollar pledge to tackle Ethiopia's hunger crisis
UN Security Council to meet today on Iran attack after Israel request
The meeting will take place at 4 pm ET (2000 GMT), according to a schedule released late on Saturday
UN report urges funding in development investment to rescue SDGs; Pakistan calls it timely
Financing challenges are at the heart of the world’s sustainable development crisis
US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors
Thomas-Greenfield's trip will also include a stop in Japan
UN Security Council refers Palestinian application to become full UN member to committee
UN Security Council refers Palestinian application to become full UN member to committee
Three UN observers and a translator wounded in south Lebanon
Three UN observers and a translator wounded in south Lebanon
At UN, Pakistan renews commitment to beat plastic pollution, bolster waste management
“We plan to implement ‘Zero Plastic Waste Cities along the Indus’," says envoy
PTI calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramazan
PTI calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramazan
Pakistan welcomes UNSC resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
FO welcomes call for allowing free flow of humanitarian assistance to Gaza
UN chief visits Gaza border in new plea for ceasefire
UN chief visits Gaza border in new plea for ceasefire
UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
To shape AI's development, amid fears it could be used to disrupt democratic processes
At UN, Pakistan pushes for concessional financing for clean energy
Pakistan has underscored importance of accelerating progress towards sustainable energy goals.
Planet 'on the brink' as UN agency warns new heat records are likely in 2024
Planet 'on the brink' as UN agency warns new heat records are likely in 2024
UN secretary-general alarmed by reports of Myanmar airstrikes
Myanmar has been convulsed by turmoil since the military seized power in 2021
UNRWA chief Lazzarini says Israel blocked him from entering Gaza
Lazzarini wrote on X that he had been denied entry by "Israeli authorities"
UNICEF says essential aid container looted at Haiti port
Haiti is struggling to resolve a long-running political and humanitarian crisis
Tensions rise in Haiti as leadership remains in balance
The United Nations' children's fund has warned of record hunger
Australia to resume funding to UN's main Palestinian relief agency
Sweden, Canada and the European Union have resumed funding to some degree
US spearheads first UN resolution on artificial intelligence aimed at ensuring equal access
Set of principles for the development and use of AI for good
India begins deporting first group of Myanmar refugees who fled 2021 coup
India begins deporting first group of Myanmar refugees who fled 2021 coup
Cereal prices down, but sugar and meat are up: FAO
Predicts higher wheat production in 2024 by North America, Russia, China, Pakistan, others
Pakistan asks UNSC to press Afghanistan for stopping TTP attacks
Calls for tracing the outlawed outfit’s sources of obtaining weapons, finances
UN sanctions six Congo rebels as fighting in east escalates
The fighting has increased the risk of an all-out conflict between Congo and Rwanda
US vetoes another UN Security Council resolution urging Gaza war ceasefire
US vetoes another UN Security Council resolution
UN to explore appointment of envoy to engage Taliban with international community
UN to explore appointment of envoy to engage Taliban with international community
Eastern Congo residents scramble for food and safety as conflict intensifies
The use of heavy artillery and shelling has killed dozens
Presidential election: Senegal suspends internet access
Presidential election: Senegal suspends internet access
UN chief urges Pakistanis to resolve all post-election issues through set legal mechanisms
UN chief Antonio Guterres also urged Pakistanis to maintain a “calm atmosphere” in the country
UN urges Russia to end forcible transfer of Ukrainian children
UN urges Russia to end forcible transfer of Ukrainian children
UN experts investigate 58 cyberattacks worth $3 bln by North Korea
North Korea has long been banned from conducting nuclear tests and ballistic missile launches
UN chief slams two 'horrific' explosions in Pishin, Qila Saifullah on polls' eve
The Secretary-General wants to emphasize the right of Pakistanis to participate in elections.
At UN, speakers highlight unresolved Kashmir, Palestine issues at Pak-sponsored event
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Munir Akram presided over the meeting.
Norway 'reasonably optimistic' to get back on track
Norway 'reasonably optimistic' to get back on track
Guterres: UN to punish staffers involved in 'terror,' urges UNRWA funding
Guterres implored governments to continue supporting the UN refugee agency for Palestinians
Why countries pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza?
Why countries pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza?
Mali junta eyes new peace talks after ending accord with separatists
Mali junta eyes new peace talks after ending accord with separatists
China undergoes scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting
China undergoes scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting
UN racism rapporteur criticises France's contested immigration bill
UN racism rapporteur criticises France's contested immigration bill
Ethiopians celebrate 'Timket' festival that marks Jesus' baptism
The annual festival is recognised by UNESCO as an important intangible cultural heritage
Ethnic killings in one Sudan city left up to 15,000 dead: UN report
The war has left nearly half of Sudan's 49 million people needing aid
UN chief 'deeply concerned' over Iran's missile attack on Pakistan, urges restraint: Spokesperson
Guterres strongly calls for restraint and avoidance of further escalation amid increasing tensions.
Agencies consider new aid route into Sudan as humanitarian crisis worsens
More than 7.5 million people have fled their homes
All UN peacekeepers to leave Congo by end of 2024
About 2,000 UN troops will leave in the first phase of the withdrawal.
Renewable energy growth must accelerate to reach 2030 goal
Renewable energy growth must accelerate to reach 2030 goal
PM directs envoy to often highlight Pakistan's position on Kashmir issue at UN
PM directs envoy to often highlight Pakistan’s position on Kashmir issue at UN
UN pulls peacekeeping force out of Timbuktu early amid insecurity in Mali
UN pulls peacekeeping force out of Timbuktu early amid insecurity in Mali
Russia's air assault on Ukraine draws criticism at UN Security Council meeting
Russian strikes across Ukraine on Friday killed 31 civilians
UN's WFP temporarily suspends food assistance in parts of Sudan
Around 300,000 people have fled Gezira in a matter of days
Nearly 50 mln facing hunger in West, Central Africa as conflict spreads
The figure is 4% higher than in 2023
Israel orders more evacuations in Khan Younis after US blocks Gaza ceasefire call
Israel orders more evacuations in Khan Younis after US blocks Gaza ceasefire call
The UN Security Council needs to be reformed: Erdogan
The UN Security Council needs to be reformed: Erdogan
Activists stage rare UAE politics protest during COP28 climate
Activists stage rare UAE politics protest during COP28 climate
UN, US slap sanctions on four Haiti gang leaders
The US Treasury Department earlier announced fresh sanctions against the same four individuals
UN council delays vote on demand for Gaza humanitarian ceasefire
UN council delays vote on demand for Gaza humanitarian ceasefire
Iftar is now Unesco's cultural heritage
Unesco included Iftar on its list of intangible cultural heritage
Irony is dead: A record 2,500 fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28 talks
France, Italy, EU among those including oil giants among their delegations
Int'l Day of Persons with Disabilities being observed today
The day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities
UN Security Council lifts arms embargo on Somalia government
UN Security Council lifts arms embargo on Somalia government
UN chief says Gaza in midst of 'epic humanitarian catastrophe'
UN chief says Gaza in midst of 'epic humanitarian catastrophe'
Argentina drops bid for key UNESCO post after controversy
Argentina drops bid for key UNESCO post after controversy
Climate crisis is a health crisis: WHO's Vanessa Kerry
Climate crisis is a health crisis: WHO's Vanessa Kerry
President stresses need to improve children's lives in Pakistan
Stunting, malnutrition, lack of access to quality education, healthcare are issues: Alvi
Tired of being littered around you? UN still in debate phase for a global plastic treaty
Oil and petrochemical exporters like Saudi Arabia are among those opposing binding provisions
UN warns violence in Sudan 'verging on pure evil'
War erupted on April 15 between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
Pakistan striving for accomplishment of SDG-4, edu minister tells Unesco moot
Pakistan striving for accomplishment of SDG-4, edu minister tells Unesco moot
UN-led GCF endorses $200 worth projects in Pakistan
UN-led GCF endorses $200 worth projects in Pakistan
UN chief says Gaza becoming 'graveyard for children', calls for urgent ceasefire
UN chief says Gaza becoming 'graveyard for children', calls for urgent ceasefire
Palestinian activist Tamimi arrested for 'inciting terror'
Palestinian activist Tamimi arrested for 'inciting terror'
Palestinian president presses US to secure Gaza ceasefire
Palestinian president presses US to secure Gaza ceasefire
Israeli strike on school; Blinken to meet Arab leaders
Israeli strike on school; Blinken to meet Arab leaders
UN panel adopts four Pakistani resolutions aimed at underpinning regional, world peace
Earlier, Pakistan’s resolution on negative security assurances was adopted by 117 votes in favour.
Israeli PM hails advance into Gaza City as UN team talks of 'grave risk of genocide'
Israeli PM hails advance into Gaza City as UN team talks of 'grave risk of genocide'
Palestine Martyrs' Day to be observed on Friday: Tahir Ashrafi
United Nations must play its role in achieving a ceasefire: PM's special representative
UN chief surprised by escalation of Israel's bombardment, calls for humanitarian ceasefire
UN chief surprised by escalation of Israel's bombardment, calls for humanitarian ceasefire
At UNGA, Pakistan calls for an end to war, killings in Gaza
Munir Akram said we are witnessing a human tragedy of epic proportions unfold in front of our eyes.
UN creates advisory body to address AI related issues
UN creates advisory body to address AI related issues
Israeli soldiers skirmish with Hamas inside Gaza amid relentless air strikes
Israeli soldiers skirmish with Hamas inside Gaza amid relentless air strikes
India suppressing freedom struggle in Kashmir, Pakistan tells UNSC
India suppressing freedom struggle in Kashmir, Pakistan tells UNSC
UN agencies welcome aid convoys' entry into besieged Gaza
UN agencies welcome aid convoys’ entry into besieged Gaza
Scientists test Fukushima fish after nuclear plant water release
Scientists test Fukushima fish after nuclear plant water release
Pakistan to dispatch humanitarian assistance to crisis-hit Gaza
Pakistan to dispatch humanitarian assistance to crisis-hit Gaza
UN aid chief heads for Middle East to help Gaza aid talks
Griffiths says that his office was in "deep discussions" with Israel, Egypt and others
President Alvi urges UN, OIC to act amid concerns of 'genocide' by Israel
President Alvi urges UN, OIC to act amid concerns of 'genocide' by Israel
Year 2023 shattered record temperature, drought, fire and floods: UN chief
Year 2023 shattered record temperature, drought, fire and floods: UN chief
Aid agencies call for urgent funds in aftermath of deadly Afghan earthquakes
Aid agencies call for urgent funds in aftermath of deadly Afghan earthquakes
Niger junta orders top UN official to leave the country
The junta has also kicked out French troops and the French ambassador
UN approves second malaria vaccine, experts question its efficiency
U.N. health agency was approving the new malaria vaccine based on the advice of two expert groups
6,715 lives lost, 158,867 injured in Palestine-Israel conflict
6,715 lives lost, 158,867 injured in Palestine-Israel conflict
UN chief 'deeply distressed' by planned Israeli siege of Gaza
UN chief 'deeply distressed' by planned Israeli siege of Gaza
Russian lawmakers given 10 days to study revoking nuclear test ban treaty ratification
Russian lawmakers given 10 days to study revoking nuclear test ban treaty ratification
UN Security Council to meet Sunday over attacks on Israel
UN Security Council to meet Sunday over attacks on Israel
UN agencies all ready to support Pakistan in managing Afghan refugees
Pakistan has hosted the largest number of Afghan refugees since the Soviet invasion of Kabul in 1979
UN, Red Cross call for restrictions on 'killer robots' to protect humanity
UN, Red Cross call for restrictions on ‘killer robots’ to protect humanity
UN warns global economic growth on verge of stalling
UN warns global economic growth on verge of stalling
Coronavirus, floods impeded SDGs realisation by Pakistan, envoy tells UN
Coronavirus, floods impeded SDGs realisation by Pakistan, envoy tells UN
Pakistan pushes for defeating terrorism by settling all territorial disputes
Pakistan pushes for defeating terrorism by settling all territorial disputes
Pakistan calls India's occupation of Kashmir 'worst manifestation' of colonialism
Pakistan has called on the U.N. to push for a peaceful settlement of the lingering Kashmir dispute.
UN chief spotlights older persons' invaluable knowledge, experience on int'l day
UN chief spotlights older persons’ invaluable knowledge, experience on int’l day
UN adopts new global rules to reduce chemicals harm
UN adopts new global rules to reduce chemicals harm
UN mission arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh for first visit in 30 years
UN mission arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh for first visit in 30 years
UN SC condemns suicide attacks in Mastung, Hangu
The members of the council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to families of victims
Right to information still an 'empty promise' for billions: UN expert
Right to information still an ‘empty promise’ for billions: UN expert
Social development hard to come by sans int'l financial reforms: envoy Akram
Social development hard to come by sans int'l financial reforms: envoy Akram
UN refugee agency readying for up to 120,000 refugees in Armenia
Nearly a third of the refugees are children
Israeli settlements 'systematically erode' viability of Palestinian state, says UN envoy
Israeli settlements ‘systematically erode’ viability of Palestinian state, says UN envoy
Pakistan floods a 'litmus test' for climate justice, says Guterres
US chief said Pakistan needs and deserves massive support from the international community,
UN peace envoy, Egypt working to restore calm along Gaza fence
UN peace envoy, Egypt working to restore calm along Gaza fence
UN body questions French move to bar its athletes from wearing hijab at Paris 2024
UN body questions French move to bar its athletes from wearing hijab at Paris 2024
UK home secretary to call for changes to UN refugee rules
UK home secretary to call for changes to UN refugee rules
France pledges $150 million to UN's IFAD fund for rural areas
France pledges $150 million to UN's IFAD fund for rural areas
Unsound chemicals, wastes management fueling global toxic emergency: UN experts
Unsound chemicals, wastes management fueling global toxic emergency: UN experts
PM Kakar wraps up UN visit, is on his way back home
PM Kakar wraps up UN visit, is on his way back home
At UN, world leaders commit to new targets to end TB by 2030
At UN, world leaders commit to new targets to end TB by 2030
Mushaal lauds PM Kakar for championing Kashmir cause at UNGA
Mushaal lauds PM Kakar for championing Kashmir cause at UNGA
Britain uses UN speech to show that it wants to be a leader on how the world handles AI
Britain uses UN speech to show that it wants to be a leader on how the world handles AI
PM Kakar issues call to address all forms of terrorism, including Hindutva at UNGA
PM Kakar issues call to address all forms of terrorism, including Hindutva at UNGA
WHO hails world leaders 'historic' commitment to fight future pandemics
WHO hails world leaders ‘historic’ commitment to fight future pandemics
UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests
Kenyan president for universal tax on fossil fuel trades, financial transactions
At UN Security Council, Zelenskiy justifies support for Ukraine as defense of UN Charter
At UN Security Council, Zelenskiy justifies support for Ukraine as defense of UN Charter
Pakistan questions India's role as credible global partner after Sikh leader's murder in Canada
FO calls India’s extrajudicial killing on Canadian soil a violation of international laws
UNGA: End wars, focus on climate change instead -Colombia's Petro
UNGA: End wars, focus on climate change instead -Colombia's Petro
PM Kakar to address UNGA session on Sept 22
The ‘General Debate’ will kick off today (Tuesday) with an address from UN Secretary General.
FM urges UNAOC to play role in halting Islamophobia, bigotry, discrimination
FM Jilani underscored that religious intolerance and Islamophobia were escalating globally.
PM Kakar arrives in New York to lead Pakistan's delegation at UNGA
Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from various countries.
Fai urges world leaders at UN to push for Kashmir resolution
Fai urges world leaders at UN to push for Kashmir resolution
World leaders warn goals to fight hunger, poverty, climate change in peril
World leaders come up with declaration
UN summit: Protests, week of talk turn up heat on fossil fuels, global warming
UN summit: Protests, week of talk turn up heat on fossil fuels, global warming
Kakar to join world leaders addressing poverty, inflation concerns at UNGA
PM will outline Pakistan’s perspective on a range of issues, including Kashmir dispute
Nearly 40,000 displaced in flood-hit Libya: UN agency
Nearly 40,000 displaced in flood-hit Libya: UN agency
Rescue SDGs to ensure better future for all: UN chief
Rescue SDGs to ensure better future for all: UN chief
Developing countries double down on technology at Havana summit
Developing countries double down on tech at summit
On Int'l Day of Democracy, UN chief urges youth empowerment
On Int'l Day of Democracy, UN chief urges youth empowerment
PM Kakar says situation at borders won't delay elections
Kakar reaffirms commitment to ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted electoral process
Special UN summit, protests, week of talk turn up heat on global warming
Special UN summit, protests, week of talk turn up heat on global warming
International Day of Democracy being observed today
UN designated September 15th as the International Day of Democracy in 2007
Religious hatred 'totally unacceptable', says UN chief on return from G20 summit in India
Caretaker PM Kakar will be among over 100 world leaders attending UNGA debate in New York next week
Child poverty surges as 1 in 6 live in extreme poverty worldwide: UNICEF
Child poverty surges as 1 in 6 live in extreme poverty worldwide: UNICEF
Over 100 VIPs attend UN screening of documentary on Russia's siege of Ukrainian city of Mariupol
It documents fighting in the streets and attacks that killed pregnant women and children
UN rights chief slams repression politics, highlights freedom-development link
UN rights chief slams repression politics, highlights freedom-development link
UN warns world will miss climate targets unless fossil fuels phased out
UN warns world will miss climate targets unless fossil fuels phased out
UN expects 1.8 mln people to flee Sudan by year-end
More than 1 million people have fled Sudan to neighbouring states
COAS Munir calls upon UN to resolve Kashmir issue
General Munir also expressed Pakistan's passion for a peaceful and prosperous region
Brazil's Lula to discuss changes to UN Security Council with US' Biden
Brazil's Lula to discuss changes to UN Security Council with US' Biden
After Wagner head death, Russia to keep helping Mali
After Wagner head death, Russia to keep helping Mali
UN aid chief warns of regional catastrophe as Sudan violence spreads
Hundreds of thousands of children are severely malnourished
UN Libya envoy urges 'unified government' for election in apparent shift
UN Libya envoy urges 'unified government' for election in apparent shift
AI unlikely to destroy most jobs, but clerical workers at risk, ILO says
AI unlikely to destroy most jobs, but clerical workers at risk, ILO says
UN suspends services in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon after fatal clashes
Some 400,000 refugees live in Lebanon's 12 Palestinian camps
UN force leaves base in northern Mali early due to insecurity
UN force leaves base in northern Mali early due to insecurity
UN security staff released in Yemen after 18 months in captivity
The U.N. staff were kidnapped in Yemen's southern region of Abyan on Feb. 11, 2022 by Al Qaeda
UN aid set to resume to NW Syria after 'understanding' with Damascus
UN aid set to resume to NW Syria after 'understanding' with Damascus
UN marks World Breastfeeding Week focusing on health of mother and child
The health benefits of breastfeeding are based on scientific fact and are well documented
UN chief strongly condemns Bajaur terrorist attack
The Secretary-General extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
World Day against Trafficking in Persons to be observed today
Millions of people are victims of human trafficking and almost one-third are children
World observing international day of friendship today
Friendship Day is observed on July 30 every year
UN report notes TTP are getting stronger under Afghan Taliban
Mentions close cooperation among different terror groups, including al Qaeda
Pakistan calls for Israel to be held accountable for its 'crimes' in occupied Palestine
Pakistani envoy said that rule of law can be upheld only if it is applied universally, consistently
July 2023 set to be world's hottest month on record
July 2023 is estimated to be roughly 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 F) above the pre-industrial mean
Putin promises African leaders free grain despite 'hypocritical' Western sanctions
Putin promises African leaders free grain despite 'hypocritical' Western sanctions
UN starts removing oil from decaying tanker near Yemen in Red Sea
UN starts removing oil from decaying tanker near Yemen in Red Sea
Billions of people are paying the price of broken global food systems: Guterres
FAO for radical transformation in how food is produced, processed, traded and consumed
UN remembers seven Pakistanis among others died in line of duty last year
The Pakistani peacekeepers got martyred in a helicopter crash while serving in Congo
OIC delegation meets UN Chief to press for action against desecration of Holy Quran
The Secretary-General expressed solidarity with Muslim community, condemning acts of Islamophobia
'Many may die' warns UN after end of Black Sea grain deal
'Many may die' warns UN after end of Black Sea grain deal
UN Security Council meets for first time on AI risks
UN Secretary General Guterres backs calls by some states for the creation of a new U.N. body
Pakistan denounces UN report on conflict-related sexual violence
The report was criticised for non-inclusion of Indian, Israeli atrocities
AIDS can be ended by 2030 with investments in prevention and treatment, UN says
Last year, 1.3M people were infected with HIV and 630,000 died from AIDS-related illnesses
In rare UN appearance, North Korea defends missile launch
North Korea has been under U.N. sanctions for its missile and nuclear programs since 2006
North Korea says longest test launch was latest Hwasong-18 ICBM
The United Nations Security Council will meet publicly today to discuss the missile launch
UN asks Putin to extend Black Sea grain deal in return for SWIFT access –sources
Guterres in a letter to Putin proposed way forward to further facilitate food and fertilizer exports
UN rights body passes Pakistan-led motion on religious hatred after Quran burning
UN rights body passes Pakistan-led motion on religious hatred after Quran burning
UN rights chief urges Russia to respect humanitarian law in Ukraine
UN rights chief urges Russia to respect humanitarian law in Ukraine
Racism underlies disparities in maternal mortality in Americas: UNFPA
Black women face structural barriers related to transportation, medical insurance, health services
UAE's revised energy strategy includes big hydrogen plans
UAE's revised energy strategy includes big hydrogen plans
UN remarks on French police's use of racial profiling 'excessive', says Paris
UN remarks on French police's use of racial profiling 'excessive', says Paris
Pakistan demands release of Kashmiri leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Pakistan's protest against the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden was also registered: FO
UN honours Pakistan's request for urgent session on Holy Quran's desecration
UN rights council to hold urgent session to address desecration of Quran
Sikh community holds protest against Modi government outside the UN
Protesters were chanting slogans while carrying placards against Modi
UN chief urges net zero emissions agreement for shipping by 2050
China is pushing back on the targets, asks for taking into account different national conditions
