Overview
- Pakistan’s UN envoy called for a Yemeni‑owned, inclusive political process and opposed unilateral steps that risk deepening the conflict.
- Islamabad welcomed the Presidential Leadership Council’s push for comprehensive talks in Riyadh and endorsed facilitation by Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE.
- Pakistan condemned the detention of UN and humanitarian staff and the seizure of UN premises in Houthi‑controlled areas, urging releases and respect for international law.
- The envoy demanded swift, sustained and unhindered humanitarian access with predictable funding as UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg warned that recent southern tensions threaten fragile gains since 2022.
- At a separate UNSC session on Iran, Pakistan urged restraint and dialogue as the United States announced sanctions on five Iranian officials, with Islamabad emphasizing non‑use of force and noting its close ties with Tehran.