Pakistan, July 11 -- Pakistan's UN envoy Asim Iftikhar has called for renewed diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions, stressing that continued dialogue and peaceful engagement remain the most effective path toward resolving disputes and promoting long-term stability.

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Speaking at a United Nations Security Council session, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, said the current rise in regional tensions benefits no country and warned that continued violence and instability could have serious consequences for peace and security.

He emphasized that diplomacy and sustained negotiations are the only viable means of achieving lasting solutions...