PESHAWAR
\nPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif\u2019s comprehensive address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has received widespread appreciation from political analysts, academia, and civil society in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
\nThe impressive speech is welcomed by experts terming it a landmark diplomatic moment that echoed Pakistan\u2019s principled stance on key global and regional issues.
\nFormer Ambassador Manzoorul Haq described the Prime Minister\u2019s address as \u201cinclusive and wide-ranging,\u201d stating that it reflected the collective aspirations of the Pakistani nation.
\n\u201cPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif effectively highlighted unprovoked Indian aggression against Pakistan, especially the recent attacks in May last,\u201d he said, referring to sucessful Operation Iron Wall during which Pakistan had downed seven Indian warplanes and destroyed nefarious designs of the enemy.
\nAmbassador Manzoor emphasized that Pakistan\u2019s preference for peace must not be misinterpreted as weakness.
\n\u201cIndia\u2019s refusal of Pakistan sincere offer to engage in investigations regarding the Pahalgam incident and its attempts to exploit the situation for political gain expose a broader agenda driven by the Hindutva ideology,\u201d he remarked.
\nHe lauded the Prime Minister\u2019s offer for constructive dialogue with India on all issues including Kashmir and his reiteration of Pakistan\u2019s unwavering support ie moral, political, and diplomatic for the Kashmiri people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) until they achieve their right to self-determination.
\nProfessor Dr. Adnan Sarwar Khan, former Chairman of the International Relations Department at the University of Peshawar, termed the Prime Minister\u2019s speech as \u201chistoric, inclusive and courageous.\u201d
\nHe commended PM Shehbaz Sharif for spotlighting India\u2019s human rights violations in held Kashmir and expressing strong solidarity with the Palestinian people facing continued occupation and Israeli oppression in Gaza.
\n\u201cThe Prime Minister\u2019s commitment to an independent State of Palestine with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital sends a strong diplomatic message to the international community,\u201d Dr. Adnan said.
\nHe further underscored the Prime Minister\u2019s articulation of Pakistan\u2019s sacrifices in the war against terrorism, citing over 90,000 lives lost and an estimated $150 billion in economic damages.
\nCritically, the Prime Minister drew attention to the threat posed by foreign-sponsored terrorist groups operating from across the western border, particularly in Afghanistan. Dr. Adnan acknowledged the clarity with which these security concerns were addressed at the world stage.
\nEnvironmental experts also welcomed the Prime Minister\u2019s appeal for global support in the wake of Pakistan\u2019s devastating climate-induced disasters.
\nFormer Conservator of Forests Tauheed Khan appreciated Shehbaz Sharif\u2019s call for a robust international response to the recent floods, which have displaced thousands across the country.
\n\u201cDeclaring a climate emergency is a timely and courageous step,\u201d Tauheed Khan said, urging global financial and technical assistance to support Pakistan\u2019s climate resilience efforts.
\nThroughout his landmark address, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan\u2019s strong commitment to multilateralism, sustainable peace, and regional stability.
\n\u201cPakistan stands for peace not just in South Asia but across the world,\u201d the Prime Minister stated, calling for equitable partnerships, climate justice, and resolution of long-standing disputes through diplomacy. The Prime Minister\u2019s speech is being seen as a significant diplomatic effort to reposition Pakistan on the global stage as a responsible, peace-seeking, and resilient nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif\u2019s comprehensive address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has received widespread appreciation from political analysts, academia, and civil society in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The impressive speech is welcomed by experts terming it a landmark diplomatic moment that echoed Pakistan\u2019s principled stance on key global and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-505417","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n