Pakistan, May 6 -- On May 5, 2025, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, briefed the UN Security Council (UNSC) on the escalating tensions in South Asia following the tragic killing of 26 individuals at the Pahalgam tourist resort in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

The UNSC convened an emergency in-camera session at Pakistan's request, attended by all 15 member states, including the five permanent members with veto power.

Ambassador Iftikhar condemned the attack, clarified that Pakistan had no involvement, and offered full cooperation for an independent international investigation. He emphasized that sustainable peace in the region is unattainable without addressing the Kashm...