Pakistan Calls for Abolition or Severe Restrictions on UNSC Veto Power

Pakistan calls for abolition or severe restrictions on UNSC veto power

Opposes new permanent UNSC seats, calls for democratic reforms and greater accountability

Pakistan opposes expansion of veto power, calls for equitable security council reform

Pakistan Monday told the UN General Assembly that reform of the Security Council must tackle the veto power, held by the five permanent members — US, Russia, China, France and UK — to end the 15-member body’s institutional paralysis and make it more effective and equitable. “The misuse of the veto undermines the Security Council’s effectiveness and the credibility of the UN, while giving the permanent five unmatched influence throughout the UN s…

Pakistan urges restrictions on UN Security Council veto power

Pakistan has called for the abolition or strict limitation of veto power in the United Nations Security Council, warning that its misuse undermines the body's effectiveness and contributes to institutional paralysis.

At UNGA debate, Pakistan warns against adding more members to Security Council, extending veto privileges

Delegate says these moves will "deepen existing inequalities, perpetuate historical advantages and increase the risk of Council paralysis".

'Institutional paralysis': Pakistan urges abolition or curbs on UNSC veto power

Misuse of veto undermines UN's credibility: Pakistani envoy.Envoy Sarwani says Pakistan against veto power expansion.Veto gives unmatched influence throughout UN system: envoy.Pakistan has called for reforms to the veto mechanism of...

‘Reform for all. Privilege for None!’ Pakistan opposes expansion of veto power - Pakistan Observer

NEW YORK – Pakistan has called for comprehensive, democratic and equitable reform of the UN Security Council, stressing that the misuse of veto power