Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Ahmed Khan, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to achieving the objective of ending wars and establishing lasting peace. Speaking at the UN, Khan stated that Pakistan has successfully hosted the Islamabad talks and that the negotiations were made possible through efforts of contacts and diplomacy with the parties involved. He emphasized that Pakistan supports the sovereignty, regional integrity, and security of all brotherly countries in the region.
Khan also emphasized that the issue between the US and Iran cannot be resolved through war but through negotiations. He highlighted that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital international waterway for the transportation of goods and energy and that Pakistan demands the safety of ships and crews, uninterrupted passage, and the resumption of normal maritime traffic in the strait.
The Pakistani ambassador noted that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is having negative effects on countries around the world, including Pakistan, and that the Pakistani people are also being affected. He added that the impacts are not limited to energy supplies but also extend to food and other essential items. Khan further stated that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has also warned of serious consequences and that the global community is concerned about the increase in public debt in response to the energy crisis.
Khan stated that Pakistan remains committed to playing a constructive role in achieving lasting peace in the region. He emphasized that the country is in agreement with the basic objective of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring normalcy in the region. Khan added that any discussion or arrangement related to the strait should take into account the legitimate interests of GCC countries.
The Pakistani ambassador emphasized that Pakistan’s efforts in promoting peace and preventing escalation in the region have been acknowledged, particularly in the context of efforts to end the war and promote negotiations between the US and Iran. He stated that the country remains committed to playing a constructive role in achieving lasting peace in the region.
In other news, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has paid Rs. 38 billion in price differential claims to oil marketing companies. The Karachi Airport authorities have announced the commencement of Hajj flights from today. The first Hajj flight from Karachi will depart at 3 am today, and Governor Sindh Nisar Memon will bid farewell to the Hajj pilgrims.
The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has appointed Asad Nawaz Khan, a prominent leader of the Pakistani community in Japan, as the Chairman of the Board of Governors’ Advisor. Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Laljar has stated that the incidents of violence in the province are unacceptable. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the US role in achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon and expressed good wishes for President Donald Trump.
According to sources, the Iranian delegation had expressed concerns that Israel could target them. A Pakistani ship has departed from Kuwait and is on its way to the Strait of Hormuz. Karachi shipping sources state that the Khairpur ship will pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to lawyers against the practice of delaying cases. Chief Justice of Pakistan Yaqub Khan Afridi has issued a written judgment, rejecting the prayer for unnecessary adjournment of the case filed by Abbas Ali. According to sources, Barrister Ghulam Nabi has started meeting with the family of the founder of the PTI and the imprisoned leaders to build trust.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Ghulam Nabi has initiated efforts to secure the release of Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi. The Ministry of Climate Change has issued a notification for the formation of a committee. In Karachi, many areas are experiencing a power outage of 10-10 hours. According to police sources, an inquiry team has examined the college records. Former President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the recent ceasefire in Lebanon, calling it a significant step towards reducing tensions and restoring peace in the region.
For the first time in the country’s history, the government has decided to abolish the free units given to power sector officials. According to reports, a Pakistani ship has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz. The price of crude oil has dropped by 12% following the news of the Strait of Hormuz opening.
