Pakistan, Oct. 27 -- Pakistan has opposed expanding veto powers at the United Nations Security Council, calling for comprehensive and fair reforms. Islamabad warned that granting additional countries this privilege could deepen inequalities within the council. It also urged greater representation and a stronger role for elected members.

Pakistan's position was presented by Gul Qaiser Sarwani, counsellor at Pakistan's Permanent Mission to the United Nations. He said Pakistan opposed adding new permanent members with veto privileges. He stressed that reforms should promote democratic representation rather than create further divisions among member states.

Sarwani said Pakistan supports ending the veto system or imposing strict limits on i...