Islamabad has been appointed to the posts by the UN Security Council. The 1988 Sanctions Committee, which Pakistan is set to chair, looks after UNSC sanctions against Taliban.
India, though not a member of UN Security Council, has been diplomatically active with 13 of its 15 members. Pakistan is set to assume UNSC presidency after a little over 12 yrs.
The 20-minute briefing to envoys of 13 UNSC member-states at South Block saw Misri reiterate that any retaliation by Pakistan will be aimed at civilian facilities, requiring a response.
Pakistan’s attempt to raise J&K question at United Nations Security Council challenged, as members ask it to solve issues with India bilaterally, express concerns over Pahalgam.
At the inter-governmental negotiations for UNSC reforms, India outlined its vision, along with Brazil, Germany & Japan, for an expanded body with new permanent & non-permanent members.
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, raised questions at UNGA plenary meeting held to mark two years of Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Countering Russia's accusations, Deputy US Ambassador to UN, Robert Wood, justified the strikes under Article 51 of the founding UN Charter as states' right to self-defense against armed attack.
As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.
New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour.
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In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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