Mumtaz Hussain

NEW YORK: New York City recorded its lowest murder rate in history during the first four months of 2026, police said Monday. Jessica S. Tisch said the city also saw a 9.5% drop in overall crime. April alone recorded 19 murders, setting a…

LONG ISLAND (NY): A local church in Lynbrook organized a free gas camp to support residents grappling with inflation. The initiative aimed to ease financial pressure caused by rising fuel prices. The event took place at a gas station…

UNITED NATIONS: Secretary-General António Guterres has singled out Pakistan as part of a critical mediation effort to prevent the Strait of Hormuz crisis from spiralling into a wider global economic emergency. Speaking at the UN in New…

The United Arab Emirates has announced its exit from OPEC in a move that has unsettled global oil markets. While the decision reflects Abu Dhabi’s shifting energy strategy, analysts warn that rising price volatility could ripple far…

The history of U.S. diplomacy reveals a recurring contradiction between stated commitments and strategic outcomes. Washington often frames agreements as peace-building tools. However, a closer look shows repeated disengagements, reversals,…

NEW YORK: Pakistan has renewed its call to reform the United Nations Security Council, warning that misuse of veto power continues to paralyze global decision-making. Speaking at the third Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting,…

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk have both expressed concern over the recent escalation of tensions and clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan.…

NEW YORK: Pakistan urged decisive UN action on Kashmir, terrorism, and climate justice during a high-level meeting in New York. Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani pressed for stronger multilateral cooperation in talks with UN General…

NEW YORK: The 37th report of the UN Monitoring Team has outlined significant concerns regarding the security situation in Afghanistan and its regional implications. According to the report, the de facto authorities in Afghanistan continued…

NEW YORK: Speakers at a discussion here reaffirmed the enduring relevance of the UN Charter, describing it as a cornerstone of international peace and security, particularly its provisions on the peaceful settlement of disputes under…