Summary
- Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has highlighted Pakistan’s mediatory efforts in the US-Iran conflict, saying the country remains committed to promoting peace and stability amid growing global tensions.
- Speaking at an Independence Day ceremony at Pakistan House in New York, Ahmad said Pakistan continued to seek peaceful solutions to conflicts and reaffirmed its commitment to sovereignty, security and socio-economic development.
- The ambassador said Pakistan had overcome major economic and structural challenges over the decades and continued to show resilience in the face of adversity.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has highlighted Pakistan’s mediatory efforts in the US-Iran conflict, saying the country remains committed to promoting peace and stability amid growing global tensions.
Speaking at an Independence Day ceremony at Pakistan House in New York, Ahmad said Pakistan continued to seek peaceful solutions to conflicts and reaffirmed its commitment to sovereignty, security and socio-economic development.
He paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, describing him as a visionary leader who played a historic role in creating Pakistan. Reflecting on the country’s journey since 1947, he praised the resilience and achievements of Pakistanis despite major challenges.
Ahmad also praised the armed forces for defending the country and protecting its people, particularly during the May 2025 conflict with India.
He highlighted the contributions of Pakistanis around the world, including innovators, athletes and artists, and recognised the work of Saima Saleem and Aleena Majeed at Pakistan’s UN mission.
The ambassador said Pakistan had overcome major economic and structural challenges over the decades and continued to show resilience in the face of adversity.
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