Pakistan’s leaders are in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where heads of state, diplomats, and ministers gather to set the global agenda.
This live page tracks Pakistan’s speeches on the UNGA floor, key bilateral meetings, and sideline briefings, along with notable moments from high-level week.
We’ll update throughout the day with quotes, schedules, and context on priority issues, from regional security and climate resilience to economic cooperation and multilateral reform, so you can follow what’s happening, why it matters, and what to watch next.
02: 40 am: PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Donald Trump hold cordial, informal talks at sidelines of UNGA session
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan engaged in cordial and informal discussions with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session on Tuesday.
The one-on-one meeting occurred immediately after a significant gathering between Trump and a delegation of Muslim leaders, which included PM Sharif, focused exclusively on the escalating crisis in Gaza.
Following that multilateral meeting, Trump described the discussions as “the most important.”
The subsequent informal talks between Sharif and Trump are perceived by observers as a continuation of the dialogue, underscoring the critical nature of the Gaza situation in current diplomatic engagements.
This direct engagement highlights Pakistan’s active role in international efforts to address the conflict.
01: 42 am: Trump meets Muslim leaders as Gaza ceasefire proposals tabled
Leaders from Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates met US President Donald Trump on Tuesday for talks focused on a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages at the sidelines of UNGA annual session.
The participants exchanged proposals aimed at halting the fighting and expanding humanitarian access.
Trump said the United States “wants to end the Gaza war” and supports the return of all captives. He expressed hope the meeting would yield progress.
He also said Russia “must stop its war,” linking the talks to wider regional and global instability.
Officials said working groups would refine ceasefire terms, monitoring, and aid corridors.
They added that any framework would require coordinated guarantees from regional states and major powers.
Further details on timelines and enforcement mechanisms were not immediately available.
02: 00 am: FM Ishaq Dar attends the “High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine” in New York
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on 22 September 2025 attended the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.
The session, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, followed fresh moves by several countries to recognize the State of Palestine, reinforcing support for Palestinian self-determination.
02: 20 am: Pakistan endorses ‘the New York Declaration’ calling for two state solution
Pakistan welcomed the latest recognition announcements by France, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Portugal, and others, and urged remaining states to take similar steps in line with international law.
It also endorsed the conference’s Outcome Document, the New York Declaration, while maintaining its long-standing and principled position on the issue.
Officials said the meeting was a timely effort to convert international commitments into action. Pakistan called for coordinated steps to achieve lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.
It strongly condemned ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and demanded an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire across Gaza and all occupied Palestinian territories, alongside full and unimpeded humanitarian access.
Reaffirming historic support for Palestine, Pakistan backed the establishment of an independent, viable, and contiguous state based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as the capital, consistent with UN and OIC resolutions.
PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in New York to lead Pakistan at UNGA sessions
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in New York, accompanied by the Pakistani delegation, to represent Pakistan at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In his address to the UNGA, the prime minister will highlight Pakistan’s position on the issues of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine, and present the country’s perspective on key global matters.
On the margins of the session, the prime minister will attend several high-level events, including an important meeting of the UN Security Council, the High-Level Meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), and a special high-level event on climate action.
The prime minister will also join selected Islamic leaders in a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss issues related to regional and international peace and security.
During his stay, the prime minister will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders and senior UN officials to discuss matters of mutual interest.
His participation in the world’s largest annual gathering of leaders underscores Pakistan’s strong commitment to multilateralism and the United Nations, and highlights the country’s longstanding support for shared goals of peace and development.
