In a major diplomatic achievement, Pakistan has been elected Chair of the UN Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions Committee (focused on Taliban sanctions) and Vice-Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee under Resolution 1373. It has also been appointed Co-Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Sanctions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reacting to the development on Thursday, called it “a matter of great pride,” stating that the appointments reflect global recognition of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism credentials and its “unwavering commitment to eradicate this global menace.”
“As one of the biggest victims of terrorism, with over 90,000 casualties and more than $150 billion in economic losses, Pakistan’s sacrifices have been second to none,” the Prime Minister noted in a post on X.
The UNSC committees play a pivotal role in maintaining global peace and security, with the 1267 Committee overseeing sanctions regimes against Taliban-linked entities, and the Counter-Terrorism Committee monitoring compliance with international counter-terrorism obligations.
Diplomatic observers see Pakistan’s elevation to these roles as a clear signal of renewed trust in its global counter-terrorism leadership.
