Mumtaz Hussain

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…

NEW YORK: New York City has entered a historic chapter as 34-year-old Democratic leader Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor, becoming the city’s first Muslim, first South Asian, and first African-descended mayor. Mamdani took the oath of…

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has rejected Israel’s announcement recognizing Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, declaring any attempt to displace Palestinians from Gaza as unacceptable and a clear violation of international law.…

NEW YORK: Pakistan warned the UN Security Council that militant groups operating from Afghanistan are expanding their reach, and pressed the Council to confront Kabul’s failure to contain cross-border terrorism. Speaking at Council meeting…