PM Nawaz to address UN General Assembly on September 26
The premier is expected to focus on cooperation-based relationship with neighbouring countries, India and Afghanistan, in his speech. He is also expected to highlight the Kashmir issue at the general assembly.
On the side-lines of the UN General Assembly session, Prime Minister Nawaz will participate in an energy conference will explore ways to acquire energy through non-conventional sources. The premiers of Norway and Denmark are also expected to attend te conference.
Along with the US vice president and Japanese prime minister, the premier will co-chair a peace conference to review cooperation among international friends.
He will also participate in a meeting on reforms in the United Nations, where he is expected to underline the need for harmonising the UN Security Council with new global demands.
The premier will return to the country on September 27 along with his entourage of 14 people, including security personnel.
Meanwhile, the foriegn office spokesperson said on Thursday that the "It has been a longstanding practice to participate in the high level segment of UN general assembly at the leadership level and to make a policy statement which projects Pakistan’s perspective on vital issues of our interest."
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Mian Nawasharief is fighting for his job in Pakistan & in New york he will be speaking to the World, he should not expect any good relationship from Modi as he knows well that Modi belongs to hard core Hindu Group who killed thousands of Muslims in Gujrat. He will not show any sign of freienship with Pakistan. pakistan needs stong stand on Kashmir issue & Sind Tass agreement violation by India. The loss of life in flooding in Indian held Kashmir & India not allowing Aid organization shows the bad intention of Indian regime towards the people of Kashmir. Mian Nawas Sharief is a business man but he represents people of Pakistan so he must raise the issue of human rights violation in Kashmir which amounts to war crime. (raja habib jalib chairman Jammu & kashmir human rights council int wing.)
I wish I was there in New York to stage a "GO NAWAZ GO" protest. This man has no integrity, no self respect, no shame and still we let him represent us in front the whole world, what a ruined tea party.
Hide not expose. Hold back our most honorable Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif and do not let him go to New York to attend UN Assembly because I am very much afraid to be honest that perhaps he may be welcomed there also with GO NAWAZ GO. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Former Diplomat / zaidiformerdiplomat@hotmail.com
The world is anxiously waiting to hear "pearls of wisdom" from Nawaz Sharif.
@Imran.....I don't think there is any campaign by Express Tribune... The hard reality is that people are putting their support behind Imran Khan....they are fed up of these corrupt arrogant leaders who manipulate the system to benefit themselves with total disrespect for the majority of the population...so as that gentleman who was part of the group of passengers that forced a PLM MNA and Rehman Malik off the Pia flight from Karachi to Islamabad, for keeping plane and passengers waiting for 2 hours, put it "you people need to become human" On the 16th September PM's daughter Maryam, wife and others flew to London....on board Maryam requested crew to upgrade her maid from economy to Business class, the captain on hearing this refused to take off until the maid had returned to economy....if you didn't know PIA is a state run company which depends on tax payers money to keep it afloat....if she wanted her maid to Travel business she should have bought her the appropriate ticket but...NO...like daughter like father she thought she could get away with an upgrade at tax payers expense! And by the way I have met quite a few people who voted for Nawaz Sharif in the last election and are now totally ashamed and embarrassed that they did so...with all the exposure and evidence incriminating the PM you should be too!
Mr. Nawaz Shairf elected on fake votes and become the PM Pakistan. He will address the UN it is suggested that we here in Pakistan stage a demonstration in front of UN office in Islamabad to realize the UN that he is not true representative of Pakistan.
@Blithe: Pakistan is more than DHA schemes and is more than just Punjab too.60% of Punjab voted for this excuse of a PM and now he's sitting at the throne of Pakistan like a king. Punjab is not equal to Pakistan. Btw You can use Google for some more fancy words in response to this now. P.S. It takes a troll to know a troll.
NS does not have a address here, what will he address there. Atleast, he will do some exercise in futility, may help reduce his weight, which he likes to show off and throw around.
" He is also expected to highlight the Kashmir issue at the general assembly." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ And be prepared to accept a resounding applause err err ....a resounding slap from Modi.
@GS@Y: " I wish I weren’t such a liberal person and could summarily ban all Indian and PTI trolls from the internet in Pakistan. Sigh." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For a country that just celebrated the second anniversary of banning the Youtube...you Sir are amazingly liberal indeed!
@imran ali: You are right! How can a leader not even own up to his daughter ! Yes, I'm talking about your dimwit leader ...
He should memorize his speech well and avoid to produce slips....
Anyone living in New York want to protest along with me when he comes?
NS will raise the Kashmir issue on 26th September and on 27th September Modi will raise the epicenter of terrorism issue in Pakistan. Expect some extra punches from Modi this time in response to your Kashmir issue. Modi does not mice words raising real issues. He confronted even Chinese President in Delhi on all the outstanding issues and mentioned it all in his joint press briefing. Even Obama is going to get some straight talk from Modi.
@GS@Y: You're not a liberal in the first place for supporting NS and secondly even if you wanted to, you don't have the power to ban someone from the internet. @Blithe: Yes and surprisingly most of the support NS gets is in those DHA Schemes.
Pakistani's in USA, please unite and protest outside the UN security council to throw this un-elected "buffoon" out!
gonawazgo@GS@Y: In other words you wish you were a Gullu Butt.
There seems a campaign by PTI on Tribune against PM. Where are PMLN supporters ?
I wish I weren't such a liberal person and could summarily ban all Indian and PTI trolls from the internet in Pakistan. Sigh.
How can a world leader believe a habitual liar.?.
Look all the the trolls clutching at straws here . Pakistan is more than DHA Schemes!
Pakistan is a vast country and the oriole voted for NS - trolls, live with it .
NS Zibdabad . Pakistan ZIndabad.
Only If still PM of Ir Pakistan
How much will this shopping trip cost the nation ?
You are the savior of democracy, you are the savior of Pakistan. God bless you and your family.
NS should stay in Pakistan rather than wasting his time and the nation's money on UN visit. It accomplishes nothing. Today Chinese President is to invest $100Billion in India. That's progress. Yours is a waste of money.
Go Nawaz Go
He hopefully be resigning over there after his speech.
Wow 68 years and still it is three topics the PM will speak on - India, Kashmir and Afghanistan. As if nothing else is important.
I appeal to all the responsible agencies to put his name on the Exit Control List (ECL).
He has been nominated in a number of cases that are pending!
gotoprisionnawaz #gotoprisionnawazWow! It'll be the first time a liar and alleged murderer will be addressing the UN. Congrats Pakistan.
Shouldn't the elected Prime Minister go for this event?
People should protest him going- he is not the true representative of the people of Pakistan!
gonawazgoGood decision,!
Is it true that he asked for an extra $400,000 for the trip? Or is that the total cost of the trip? Even if it total for the trip, that over $28000 per person...for a 4 day trip.
Do you think this is enough or should he ask for more? I don't want PM's holiday/business trip/official trip to be done in hardship...
somebody tell this guy to not lie on international floor..please PM..donot let us down for 134354 time
Foreign Office & PML N should prepare him well, otherwise he will again cut a sorry figure.
Nawaz doesn't even come to parliament yet he goes to UN. No one will take him seriously anymore GO NAWAZ GO!!!!!!!!!
I feel shame that a person of this calibre is representing my country..
Good luck mr PM.Remember not to mess up the order of your cheat-sheet there.Play it safe so don't improvise.again, remember the order please.