New York, 04 June 2025

In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan has been appointed as Chair of the UN Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), which oversees the implementation of the sanctions measures on the Taliban, and the Vice Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, which monitors the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).

As per the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations post on X, Pakistan has also been appointed as the Co-Chair of the SC Informal Working Group (IWG) on documentation (working methods) and the newly established IWG on Sanctions. The IWG on documentation focuses on improving the working methods, transparency, efficiency, and inclusiveness of the UN Security Council. The IWG on Sanctions issues aims to review and enhance the design, implementation, and effectiveness of UN sanctions regimes.

These appointments represent an acknowledgement of Pakistan’s active engagement with the United Nations system including its constructive role as an elected member of the Security Council.

They are also an international recognition of Pakistan’s counter terrorism efforts. Pakistan remains committed to working with the United Nations and fellow member states in advancing the principles and purposes of the UN Charter as well as playing its part in the global fight against terrorism in collaboration with its international