In a Mission session today, Sardar Sawaar Khan, a Kashmiri leader, called on Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, to advance the Kashmir cause on the world stage. The meeting featured a detailed exchange of views on Pakistan's ongoing diplomatic efforts to raise international awareness of the Jammu & Kashmir dispute at the United Nations and other multilateral forums. Ambassador Ahmad reaffirmed Pakistan's principled position, underscoring that a just and lasting resolution of the dispute—consistent with UN Security Council resolutions and in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people—is essential for durable peace, security, and stability in South Asia. Sardar Sawaar Khan commended the Permanent Representative and the Pakistan Mission for their proactive, consistent, and effective advocacy of the Kashmir cause, as well as their engagement with the international community to keep the issue firmly on the global agenda. Opinion: From my perspective, the article underscores a principled, law-based approach to a protracted dispute, foregrounding UN resolutions and the Kashmiri people's aspirations. Such diplomacy is vital for international legitimacy and peaceful resolution; however, real progress will require inclusive dialogue with all stakeholders, including India, and tangible humanitarian and confidence-building measures that reassure civilians on both sides. While sustained advocacy at the UN helps keep the issue on the global agenda, it should be paired with constructive outreach, transparency about human rights conditions, and openness to innovative, inclusive pathways that can bridge decades of stalemate. A durable solution must uphold human rights, regional stability, and the wishes of the Kashmiri people, without inflaming tensions or delegitimizing dialogue.

Source: Statement from @PakistanUN_NY

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Published: May 4, 2026, 9:43 pm