On the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister sharply criticized ongoing violations of the UN Charter, specifically condemning India’s “repressive measures” in Jammu and Kashmir and describing the situation in Gaza as “a graveyard for our shared humanity and global conscience.”
In a special message marking United Nations Day, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering dedication to multilateralism and the foundational principles of the international body. He stated a firm belief that the UN remains indispensable for tackling global challenges, from threats to peace and security to humanitarian crises and the climate emergency.
The Foreign Minister emphasized that Pakistan’s foreign policy, inspired by the nation’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is deeply rooted in the UN Charter’s tenets. These include the sovereign equality of states, non-interference, the right to self-determination, and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
He elaborated that this philosophy has consistently guided the country’s international relations, prioritizing diplomacy over confrontation, engagement over isolation, and partnership over polarization.
Underscoring Pakistan’s long-standing and active participation within the UN system, Mr. Dar noted the nation’s role as a leading troop-contributing country to peacekeeping missions since 1960. He also pointed to Pakistan’s hosting of one of the oldest UN peace operations, the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP).
However, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed deep regret that the Charter’s ideals continue to be disregarded, pointing specifically to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Palestine. He declared that the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people, which are endorsed by UN Security Council resolutions, remain suppressed.
As a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2025-26 term, the minister affirmed Pakistan’s pledge to promote global peace and justice. He referenced the nation’s constructive and consensus-oriented diplomacy during its Presidency of the Security Council in July 2025 as evidence of its commitment to advancing the UN’s objectives.
Concluding his statement, Senator Dar reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to collaborate closely with fellow member states and the UN system to fulfill the Charter’s enduring promise of upholding peace, development, and human dignity for all.