At the United Nations, Pakistan has stressed the need for examining the causes of mounting violence and hate speech against its peacekeepers.

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Pakistani delegate Bilal Chaudhry, condemning attacks against UN missions and personnel, said Pakistan lost seven peacekeepers this year alone including six in a helicopter incident in March in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Pakistani delegate called for bringing to justice the perpetrators of this heinous crime.

Source: Radio Pakistan