Col. Umar Shafique, Military and Police Advisor, and Counsellor Saima Saleem of the Pakistan Mission briefed participants of the U.S. Army War College on Pakistan's extensive contributions to United Nations peacekeeping and on the country's active engagement with the UN system. The briefing outlined Pakistan's long-standing tradition of deploying personnel to peacekeeping missions across diverse theaters, providing infantry, engineering support, medical teams and police components, combined with rigorous pre deployment training and equipment support. It also described Pakistan's role in strengthening UN mission planning, mandate execution, risk management, and coordination with UN field offices, regional desks, and UN agencies. Beyond field deployments, the speakers highlighted Pakistan's involvement in UN system reforms, funding discussions, and capacity building for host nations. The session stressed Pakistan's adherence to UN principles, a focus on civilian protection, and the pursuit of sustainable peace in post conflict settings. From an evaluative perspective, the briefing reflects a mature and responsible approach to international security that demonstrates how a middle power can contribute to global stability while balancing domestic priorities. However, it also invites reflection on ensuring mission effectiveness, resource allocation, and accountability, with a view to translating deployments into durable peace, strengthened governance, and measurable outcomes. Overall, Pakistan’s ongoing partnership with the UN system positions it as a constructive and reliable contributor to international peacekeeping, with opportunities for continued professionalization and strategic alignment with UN mandates.
Source: Statement from @PakistanUN_NY
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Published: May 11, 2026, 8:09 pm
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