Pakistan, June 6 -- Pakistan has reiterated at the United Nations that a just settlement of the Kashmir dispute remains essential for lasting peace and stability in South Asia. The statement is significant because it underscores Islamabad's position on a decades-old issue that remains on the UN Security Council's agenda. The remarks affect regional diplomacy and ongoing international discussions on unresolved conflicts.

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Pakistan's Permanent Representative, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said the latest Security Council annual report highlighted both the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the Palestine issue. He noted that more than 20 communications regarding the India-Pakistan question were brought before the Securi...