Pakistan at UNSC

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Pakistan's two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC will focus on leveraging its geopolitical priorities while addressing bilateral and regional challenges.

Pakistan joins the UNSC as a non-permanent member for 2025–26, marking its eighth term. Representing the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Pakistan aims to prioritize regional issues, including relations with the Taliban and Afghanistan's stabilization. Pakistan is likely to focus on Gaza peace efforts and enhancing its role as a major UN peacekeeping contributor. Its diplomatic approach aims to counter India's influence while projecting Pakistan’s narratives on Kashmir and Islamophobia.

Pakistan’s past actions at the UNSC include pushing for sanctions against Indian individuals under the UN 1267 regime and raising the issue of Islamophobia in multilateral platforms. However, its effectiveness has been limited due to challenges in gaining consensus. Relations with India remain strained, with bilateral cooperation unlikely to advance despite shared UN membership. Pakistan’s attempts to address Kashmir and unresolved bilateral disputes have seen limited traction, with consultations yielding no substantive outcomes.

Pakistan's tenure coincides with challenges, including tackling climate change, achieving sustainable development goals, and addressing global security issues. Despite a domestic focus, Pakistan will leverage its position to counterbalance India’s influence in multilateral diplomacy. For Islamabad, its UNSC role provides an opportunity to reassert itself regionally and globally. However, success depends on navigating geopolitical complexities and rallying support within the UN framework.