Pakistan to serve as vice-chair of UNSC counter-terrorism committee

Pakistan is set to assume key responsibilities at the United Nations Security Council in 2025, including serving as vice-chair of the counter-terrorism committee and taking on other important roles.

Pakistan will also chair the Taliban (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) Sanctions Committee, which monitors the enforcement of UN-mandated measures such as travel bans, arms embargoes, and asset freezes against designated individuals and entities linked to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), is a critical body in the global security framework. 

According to the recent development, Pakistan’s leadership of this committee signals its growing role in regional and international peace and security efforts.

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Algeria will head the UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee, with Pakistan assuming its vic-chair.

This committee played a central role in shaping global counter-terrorism strategies and coordinating member states’ efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms.

These positions place Pakistan as a key player in global dialogue and decision-making on counter-terrorism and regional peace efforts.

The development reflects a broader shift within the Security Council, where non-permanent and emerging member states are increasingly entrusted with leadership roles in key committees.

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It also highlights Islamabad’s continued engagement with multilateral institutions and its relevance in navigating complex geopolitical issues, from terrorism to conflict resolution.

Pakistan’s new responsibilities come at a time when India has been accusing Pakistan of spreading terrorism and also linking the April 26 Pahalgam incident to Pakistan.