Pakistan's Contribution to the UN Peacekeeping Missions

In an increasingly fragmented world, marked by protracted conflicts, humanitarian crises and fragile post-conflict societies, the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping, which helps countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace, remains one of the viable institutions for maintaining international peace and security. Among the troop-contributing countries, Pakistan stands out as a consistent, credible and committed partner of the UN. For over seven decades, Pakistan's role in the UN peacekeeping missions has not only reinforced global peace efforts but also strengthened its diplomatic position and moral standing on the global stage.

Pakistan is one of the Top Troop-Contributing Countries (TTCC) to UN peacekeeping missions. Early examples of Pakistan's participation in peacekeeping operations include:

(i) the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1960