Pakistan is set to assume a leading role within the United Nations Security Council in 2025, chairing the Taliban (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) Sanctions Committee and serving as vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee.
The Taliban (IEA) Sanctions Committee oversees enforcement of UN-mandated measures such as travel bans, arms embargoes, and asset freezes against designated IEA individuals and entities.
Alongside this key position, Pakistan will also serve as vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, where Algeria will take over the chairmanship.
These roles place Pakistan at the forefront of international discussions and policymaking on global counterterrorism and regional stability.
The move also underscores the shifting dynamics within the Security Council, where emerging and non-permanent members are increasingly taking on influential roles.
Pakistan’s appointments come at a time when the Security Council is addressing complex geopolitical challenges, from counterterrorism to conflict resolution, and reinforces Islamabad’s relevance in multilateral security frameworks.
