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Pakistan waging ‘global war’ against terrorism, Naqvi tells UN chief on last day of his visit

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said Pakistan was waging a global war against terrorism during a meeting with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The two, along with Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, discussed global and regional issues and matters relating to peacekeeping missions. Naqvi told the UN chief that 25 terrorist organisations were operating in…

Pakistan waging ‘global war’ against terrorism, Naqvi tells UN chief on last day of his visit

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that Pakistan is waging a global war against terrorism, emphasizing that 25 terrorist organizations are operating in Afghanistan and posing a threat to global peace. The UN chief acknowledged Pakistan's participation in peacekeeping missions, praising its role in world peace.

Guterres' two-day visit to Pakistan highlighted the country's unwavering support for multilateralism and regional peace and stability, and President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz on Guterres in recognition of his distinguished service to global peace and development.

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