At the United Nations, Pakistan has urged the Human Rights Council to increase its focus on human rights violations in UN-recognized disputed territories, especially those under prolonged foreign occupation.

Speaking at the General Assembly on the presentation of Report of Human Rights Council, Counselor Saima Saleem said as a principle of international law and morality, the right to self-determination remains fundamental.

Talking about the rising cases of Islamophobia, Saima Saleem said that the Human Rights Council has a crucial role in addressing this issue.