At the United Nations, Pakistan has called for addressing horrific human rights abuses inflicted by occupation forces on Kashmiris and Palestinians.

This was stated by Pakistan's permanent representative to United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi while speaking in an open debate on tackling challenges to international peace and security.

She said that long-standing and internationally-recognized Kashmir and Palestine issues continue to fester, augmenting challenges of a more turbulent and volatile world.        

She urged need to strengthen support for political solutions that would make peace durable and sustainable.