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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is speaking at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In his address, he emphasized that pursuing peace is a noble human endeavor. The Prime Minister’s Office indicates that Sharif will discuss Pakistan's stance on regional and global security issues and highlight the country’s diplomatic initiatives to promote peace in the Gulf region.

Written by AI on 2026-10-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in New York on Monday to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which runs from September 21 to 25, 2023. He was received by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN and is scheduled to deliver a speech on September 25, focusing on regional security issues and emphasizing dialogue for conflict resolution. Prior to the main event, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and discussed strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and France, including trade and education exchanges.

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New York PMO UNGA the Prime Minister’s Office the United Nations General Assembly

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-25

🔮 According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the prime minister is expected to present Pakistan’s position on the changing situation regarding regional and global security, and highlight the country’s diplomatic efforts in promoting peace in the Gulf region.

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PM Shehbaz addresses UN General Assembly · mixed framing

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. asserted

Sharif → address → York

“The pursuit of peace is among the noblest of human endeavours,” the premier began his speech by saying. asserted

premier → begin → speech

According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the prime minister is expected to present Pakistan’s position on the changing situation regarding regional and global security, and highlight the country’s diplomatic efforts in promoting peace in the Gulf region. uncertain

minister → accord → region