Islamabad, September 26, 2026: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq welcomed Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s address to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, saying that the Prime Minister presented Pakistan’s position at the global forum in a clear and comprehensive manner. He said that the Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan’s right to self-defence in the context of the May 2025 conflict with India, the professionalism of the Armed Forces, the need for regional peace and stability, and Pakistan’s positions on Kashmir and Palestine, water rights, terrorism, the sanctity of the Haramain Sharifain, global trade, economic stability and climate justice.

 

The Speaker welcomed the Prime Minister’s opening of his address with verses from the Holy Quran, reflecting the universal message of peace, justice, compassion and humanity that resonated throughout his address.

 

The Speaker appreciated the Prime Minister’s emphasis on Pakistan’s sovereignty, national security and right to self-defence, while highlighting the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and peaceful resolution of conflicts. He said the address reflected Pakistan’s resolve to safeguard its national interests while contributing to regional peace and stability.

 

Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq welcomed the Prime Minister’s reaffirmation of Pakistan’s principled positions on Kashmir and Palestine, as well as his emphasis on the rights and aspirations of their peoples. He also appreciated the Prime Minister’s clear and unequivocal stance on safeguarding Pakistan’s water rights and ensuring that vital water resources are never weaponised.

 

Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq praised the Prime Minister’s emphasis on combating terrorism, countering Islamophobia and promoting international peace and security, while appreciating Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation. He further welcomed the focus on economic development, structural reforms, youth empowerment, digital transformation and climate resilience, along with the call for greater international support for developing countries.

 

Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said the Prime Minister’s message of dialogue over confrontation, cooperation over coercion and peace over war aptly reflected Pakistan’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and cooperative international order.