{"id":2295,"date":"2025-06-06T10:10:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T05:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=2295"},"modified":"2025-06-06T08:56:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T03:56:24","slug":"pakistans-un-roles-highlight-global-trust-in-counterterrorism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2025\/06\/06\/pakistans-un-roles-highlight-global-trust-in-counterterrorism","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan\u2019s UN Roles Highlight Global Trust in Counterterrorism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"499\"><strong>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan\u2019s recent appointments to key United Nations committees underscore the international community\u2019s growing confidence in the country\u2019s counterterrorism efforts, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Thursday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"499\">These prestigious roles validate Pakistan\u2019s commitment and active participation in the global fight against terrorism.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"1010\">Pakistan was named chair of the committee under UN Security Council Resolution 1988 (2011), responsible for overseeing sanctions on the Afghan Taliban.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"1010\">Additionally, Pakistan will serve as vice chair of the Security Council\u2019s Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), which monitors compliance with Resolution 1373 (2001), a critical part of the UN\u2019s counterterrorism framework.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"1010\">The country will also co-chair two subsidiary bodies: the Informal Working Group on Documentation and the new Working Group on Sanctions.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1070\">Strengthening Pakistan\u2019s Global Counterterrorism Role<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1475\">In a statement on social media platform X, Prime Minister Shehbaz called the appointments \u201ca matter of great pride,\u201d emphasizing that they reflect global trust in Pakistan\u2019s unwavering dedication to combating terrorism.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It is a matter of great pride that Pakistan has been appointed as Chair of UNSC Sanctions Committee under Res.1988(2011); Vice Chair of of the 1373 (2001) Counter-Terrorism Committee; as well as Co-Chair of Informal Working Group (IWG) on documentation and sanctions.<br \/>\nThese key\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CMShehbaz\/status\/1930582407347900786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1475\">He highlighted Pakistan\u2019s heavy sacrifices, with over 90,000 casualties and economic losses exceeding $150 billion, underscoring the country\u2019s frontline role in this global challenge.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1828\">The Pakistan Mission to the UN described the appointments as a \u201csignificant diplomatic development\u201d and an acknowledgment of the country\u2019s constructive engagement as an elected Security Council member.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1828\">Pakistan reiterated its commitment to the UN Charter\u2019s principles and to collaborating with international partners in addressing terrorism worldwide.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1871\">Key Role Amid Rising Global Tensions<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2180\">Pakistan\u2019s current two-year term on the UN Security Council, its eighth, coincides with heightened conflicts in regions such as Gaza, Kashmir, and Syria. Elected to fill an Asia-Pacific seat, Pakistan will preside over the council in July, offering a vital opportunity to influence the international agenda.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2583\">During a recent parliamentary delegation\u2019s visit to the UN headquarters, Pakistani officials briefed diplomats on concerns regarding India\u2019s escalating rhetoric and actions in the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2583\">The delegation stressed Islamabad\u2019s commitment to peace and willingness to engage in dialogue with India, including on counterterrorism cooperation, to reduce regional tensions and promote stability in South Asia.Counterterrorism, Pakistan, UNSC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan\u2019s recent appointments to key United Nations committees underscore the international community\u2019s growing confidence in the country\u2019s counterterrorism efforts, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Thursday. These prestigious roles validate Pakistan\u2019s commitment and active participation in the global fight against terrorism. 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