Pakistan regrets US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution and raises Afghan security concerns
Pakistan has expressed "deep regret" over the United States' veto of a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Foreign Office condemned the US decision, calling it deeply regrettable. Additionally, Pakistan raised concerns about terrorist groups in Afghanistan, highlighting issues of safe havens and foreign support that threaten its security. The Foreign Office emphasized the need for international attention to these challenges. The US vetoed the resolution on November 20, which called for an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas. The US argued that the resolution would have strengthened Hamas, while Israel's UN ambassador criticized it as a path to more violence.