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Pakistan Set to Lead Key UN Security Committees in 2025

6/5/2025

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In 2025, Pakistan will take on a pivotal role as chair of the UN Security Council's Taliban Sanctions Committee and vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. As a non-permanent member, Pakistan will also co-chair informal working groups, shaping crucial discussions alongside five permanent members and ten non-permanent members, following recent elections that introduced five new members for 2026-2027.

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In 2025, Pakistan will take on a pivotal role as chair of the UN Security Council's Taliban Sanctions Committee and vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. As a non-permanent member, Pakistan will also co-chair informal working groups, shaping crucial discussions alongside five permanent members and ten non-permanent members, following recent elections that introduced five new members for 2026-2027.