{
  "id": 4335535,
  "title": "PML-N leader calls for UN restructuring",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/pml-n-leader-calls-for-un-restructuring",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T03:29:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2026055/pml-n-leader-calls-for-un-restructuring"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Retired Lt Gen Abdul Qayyum, a former senator and PML-N leader, has called for restructuring the United Nations. In a ceremony marking the 14th death anniversary of its co-founder Sun Myung Moon, Gen Qayyum argued that veto powers and limited representation in the Security Council hinder the UN's impartiality. He praised the UN's contributions to peacekeeping, health, education, climate change and refugee issues, but stressed that its effectiveness hinges on member states adhering to its Charter and implementing its resolutions.\n\nGen Qayyum cited ongoing wars, undeclared nuclear weapons, political oppression and human rights abuses across the globe, including in Palestine and Kashmir. He attributed these issues to power rivalries, territorial disputes, poverty, inequality, nationalism, racism, religious extremism and disregard for international law. The former Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society president advocated for \"geopolitical realism, global power equilibrium and pragmatic diplomacy,\" urging states to rely on international law rather than superpower might for security guarantees.\n\nGen Qayyum urged nations to minimize kinetic power, citing NATO's struggles in Afghanistan and the US's unsuccessful regime-change operations in Iran. He noted that nations can endure economic hardships to protect their autonomy. Paying tribute to Moon, Gen Qayyum urged followers of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) to \"practically implement his vision\" by upholding international law, respecting differences, showing tolerance, promoting dialogue, reducing poverty, advancing education, protecting human rights and encouraging disarmament.\n\nThese objectives, Gen Qayyum argued, are the same as those outlined by Moon and other leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr and Mother Teresa. He emphasized that adhering to these principles is crucial for the UN's success and the promotion of a more equitable, peaceful world.",
  "summary": "• Abdul Qayyum says veto powers and limited Security Council representation undermine impartiality • Urges states to uphold international law and UN resolutions ISLAMABAD: Former senator and PML-N leader retired Lt Gen Abdul Qayyum has called for restructuring the United Nations, arguing that veto powers and limited representation in the Security Council prevent the world body from functioning…",
  "key_points": [
    "Retired Lt Gen Abdul Qayyum calls for UN restructuring.",
    "Veto powers and limited Security Council representation hinder UN impartiality.",
    "Advocates geopolitical realism and global power equilibrium for security."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The call for UN restructuring by a PML-N leader reflects a push for reforms that would enhance the organization's impartiality and effectiveness in addressing global issues like human rights abuses and power rivalries.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}