On 1 January 2025, Pakistan started its two-year term (2025-26) as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In June 2024, Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member with overwhelming support of the UN membership, securing 182 votes out of 193. This milestone reflects the international community’s confidence in Pakistan’s ability to contribute effectively to the Council’s primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. Pakistan’s election is a testament to its steadfast commitment to the principles and purposes of the UN Charter and its active engagement in the United Nations’ work since becoming a UN member state in September 1947. The Security Council has 5 permanent members including China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and the United States, and 10 non-permanent members with five replaced each year. Security Council is considered the most powerful and influential organ of the United Nations tasked primarily to maintain international peace and security.
