It is now time to restructure the United Nations, abolish the veto power, and delegate decision-making authority to a two-thirds majority of the General Assembly. — Altaf Hussain
#IslamabadTalks#IslamabadPeaceTalks
The 21-hour-long negotiations between #Iran and the United States, with Pakistan’s mediation, have concluded without any final outcome. We extend our best wishes that any future progress leads to peace, stability, and the welfare of humanity in the Middle East.
History depicts that most states and nations tend to follow the rules set by the powerful. However, independent nations do not compromise on their identity and existence. From a realistic perspective, competition always occurs between equals. In the world of sports, it is a well-established principle that a “lightweight” boxer does not wrestle against a “heavyweight.” In terms of military and economic might, there is a clear disparity between Iran and the United States. Nevertheless, in recent conflicts, Iran has surprised the world with its resistance against a superpower and its allies.
Realism and practicalism demand that we acknowledge the fact that negotiations between the powerful and the weak are never conducted on equal footing. When a “heavyweight” party pressures the other to accept its terms and compels it to abandon its demands, negotiations become nothing more than one-sided dictation. A similar situation appeared to dominate the Iran–US talks.
The United Nations was established in 1945 precisely to eliminate such imbalances of power. The global community pledged that a state irrespective of its size and status, its sovereignty would be protected, and justice would be ensured in cases of aggression. It was agreed that the majority decision in the General Assembly would prevail.
Unfortunately, by granting veto power to the five permanent members of the Security Council, this entire democratic process was effectively taken hostage. Whenever the General Assembly passes a resolution against injustice, a single powerful country can veto it for its own interests. Does not this mean current structure of Security Council exist to weaken nations and make them subordinate to a few powerful states?
From the Second World War to the present day, the United Nations has failed to deliver justice in major conflicts. An institution that cannot provide justice becomes nothing more than a lifeless structure. The bitter reality today is that, in its current form, the @UN lacks the capacity to provide relief to oppressed nations.
Therefore, the time has come to restructure the United Nations, abolish the unjust privilege of veto power, and transfer decision-making authority to a two-thirds majority of the General Assembly.
Just as a country’s judiciary becomes meaningless if it fails to deliver justice, similarly, if the international community does not establish a system where both the powerful and the weak are treated equally, global peace will remain a dream.
Human nature harbors an immense greed for power and wealth. If this greed is not restrained by rules, regulations, and moral education, it turns into a destructive force that crushes all laws and pursues its interests by disregarding international norms and principles — a cost that everyone ultimately pays. Therefore, all democratic and humanity-loving nations that respect human rights must unite against such forces.
Today, there is a need for people across the world — regardless of religion, belief, or region — to rise above religious and geographical boundaries and unite for equal justice and equality. We must become a global voice against forces that act arbitrarily, a voice that believes solely in the respect for humanity and equality.
Altaf Hussain
Address from the 395th intellectual session on TikTok
12 April 2026
I welcome the negotiations between the United States and #Iran, mediated by Pakistan in Islamabad regarding the permanent end to the Iran-US war and restoring peace in the region.
#IslamabadTalks#IslamabadPeaceTalks
I wish success on these diplomatic efforts to end all hostilities. I sincerely pray for the success of these diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing lasting peace in the region.
I wish that these peace negotiations be succeed by any means whatsoever, and that the wars and conflicts end across the world, with a ceasefire established indefinitely.
I pray that Almighty Allah extends blessings to these peace talks, and by virtue of it, the negotiations succeed, and consequently permanent peace is forged in the Middle East. As a result if Pakistan's name is glorified, what could be more positive than that.
Altaf Hussain
Address to the 393rd Intellectual Session on TikTok
April 10, 2026
شرمیلا فاروقی کو کراچی“پیرس”اس لیے نظر آتا ہےکیونکہ ان کے لیے یہ شہر کرپشن کی جنت رہا ہے۔ان کے والد عثمان فاروقی،جو نوّے کی دہائی میں پاکستان اسٹیل ملزکےچیئرمین رہے،کرپشن کےسنگین بدعنوانی کیں,ادارے کو تباہ کر دیا۔
جب لوٹ مار سے جائیدادیں بنائی جائیں تو شہر واقعی پیرس لگنے لگتا ہے
امریکہ فلورڈا چیپٹر کے سینئر رکن جمشید بھائی کی والدہ محترمہ شمیم بیگم کے انتقال پر بانی وقائد جناب الطاف حسین کا اظہار تعزیت۔
@AltafHussain_90@JamshedAltafi
امریکہ فلورڈا چیپٹر کے سینئر رکن جمشید الطافی کی والدہ ، حیدرآباد زون کے کارکن اسلم نورہ راجپوت اکرام کی والدہ تمیز بیگم اور لانڈھی سیکٹر کے کارکن آصف آمیر کے ماموں ابرار احمد کے انتقال پر بانی وقائد ��ناب الطاف حسین کا اظہار تعزیت
@AltafHussain_90
دفا پرست عوام وکارکنان سکھر زون کے کارکن منصب خان اور نارتھ ناظم آباد سیکٹر کے کارکن دلاور بھائی کی جلد صحتیابی کیلئے دعا کریں ، بانی وقائد جناب الطاف حسین کی اپیل
بانی و قائد تحریک جناب الطاف حسین کی جلد مکمل صحتیابی تندرستی درازی عمر بالخیر
کے لیے حیدرآباد میں بچوں خواتین بزرگوں نے ایک دعائیہ تقریب کا انعقاد کیا
#GetWellSoonAltafBhai