UN Needs Overhaul for True Global Justice | Pakistan News

Pakistan News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 30, 2026 · 1m

Retired Lt. Gen. Abdul Qayyum is demanding a radical reform of the UN, arguing that its veto power and unequal representation undermine its democratic legitimacy and impartiality. While acknowledging the organization’s successes in peacekeeping and global health, he insists true effectiveness requires member states to honor the UN Charter — a standard repeatedly ignored amid ongoing conflicts, human rights abuses in Palestine and Kashmir, and geopolitical instability fueled by arms races and extremism. Qayyum calls for a return to pragmatic diplomacy over military intervention, citing NATO’s…