ISLAMABAD: Like other parts of the globe, UN Int’l Day of Peace was marked on 21st September (Saturday) in Pakistan to recognise the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace.

António Guterres, Secretary General UN, in his message on World Peace Day stated:

Everywhere we look, peace is under attack. From Gaza, to Sudan, to Ukraine and beyond we see:

Civilians in the firing line; Homes blown apart; Traumatised, terrified populations who have lost everything – and sometimes everyone. This catalogue of human misery must stop. Our world needs peace.

Peace is the ultimate prize for all humanity.And as this International Day of Peace reminds us – the solutions are in our hands. Cultivating a culture of peace means replacing division, disempowerment, and despair with justice, equality and hope for all.

It means focusing on preventing conflict; Propelling the Sustainable Development Goals; Promoting human rights. And tackling all forms of discrimination and hate.

This month’s Summit of the Future is a vital opportunity to advance these aims. Let’s seize it. Together, let’s lay the groundwork for peace. And let’s nurture a culture where equality, peace and justice thrive.

Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reaffirmed party’s commitment to the ideals of peace, justice, democracy and human dignity.

In his message on International Peace Day, he stressed that peace is not just the absence of conflict but the presence of justice, equality, and respect for human rights.

Bilawal Bhutto said true peace can only be achieved when every individual, regardless of their background or beliefs, is treated with fairness and dignity.

He highlighted that Pakistan, as a nation, has faced challenges in its pursuit of peace but has remained resilient in its quest to build a harmonious and prosperous society.

Bilawal Bhutto urged global community to work together in addressing shared challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change, which are critical to fostering lasting peace.

He also warned international community that ongoing Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the Israeli brutality in Palestine pose a grave threat to global peace and stability.

Newspakistan.tv/Radio Pakistan