UN Security Council Debates Lebanon: Pakistan Calls for a Period of Calm, Condemns Israeli Aggression, Reaffirms Lebanese Sovereignty

During a recent UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East, Pakistan's ambassador at urged the council to back a period of calm for Lebanon to help preserve the country's stability and its diverse social fabric. The statement condemned Israeli aggression in southern Lebanon as destabilizing and a risk to regional peace. It also reaffirmed that the use of force is the sole prerogative of the Lebanese government, underscoring Lebanon's sovereignty and the unity of its state institutions. The session highlighted the humanitarian toll of the conflict, called for restraint from all parties, and emphasized the need for political dialogue, regional cooperation, and adherence to international law to protect civilians and maintain regional stability.