Pakistan's stance on opposing the excessive and arbitrary use of the veto power is based on the cardinal principle of ensuring justice and equality for all member states at international forums. Thus, the country has led from the front in calling for the abolition of this discriminatory prerogative exercised by the permanent members of the UN Security Council. It reiterated this demand yesterday during a General Assembly debate while warning that the misuse of the veto power undermines the Council's effectiveness and weakens the credibility of........

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