Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has hailed Pakistan’s recent appointments to key United Nations committees as a strong endorsement of the country’s counter-terrorism efforts by the international community.
In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan has been appointed as the Chair of the UN Security Council’s Committee that oversees sanctions on the Taliban, established under Resolution 1988 (2011). Additionally, Pakistan has been named Vice Chair of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee.
According to a press release issued by Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the country has also been selected as Co-Chair of two informal working groups of the UN Security Council: the Informal Working Group on Documentation (IWG) and the recently established Informal Working Group on Sanctions.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the appointments as “a matter of great pride,” stating that they reaffirm global confidence in Pakistan’s robust and unwavering commitment to combating terrorism.
He emphasized that Pakistan has paid a heavy price in the fight against terrorism, with over 90,000 lives lost and economic losses exceeding $150 billion. “Our sacrifices are second to none,” the Prime Minister asserted.
The Pakistani mission at the UN termed the appointments as a major diplomatic milestone. The press release stated that these developments reflect Pakistan’s active engagement with the UN system and underscore its constructive role, including during its tenure as an elected member of the Security Council.
It further noted that these roles signify international recognition of Pakistan’s contributions to the global fight against terrorism.
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to working with the United Nations and member states to advance the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, and to continue its efforts against terrorism in partnership with the international community.
