Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on social media that Pakistan has secured two key positions within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Sharif stated, "It is a matter of great pride that Pakistan has been appointed as Chair of the UNSC Sanctions Committee under Resolution 1988 (2011); Vice-Chair of the 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee; and Co-Chair of the Informal Working Group on documentation and sanctions."
Shehbaz Sharif asserted that these appointments demonstrate the international community's confidence in Pakistan's counterterrorism efforts. "This recognition reflects our strong and unwavering commitment to eradicating this global menace," he added.
Highlighting Pakistan's experience with terrorism, Sharif claimed the nation has suffered more than 90,000 casualties and economic losses exceeding $150 billion. "Pakistan's sacrifices in combating this scourge have been second to none," he emphasised.
However, the announcement drew scepticism from social media users. One respondent questioned, "What exactly is Pakistan supposed to do in these roles? Sanction itself?"
Others offered more caustic remarks. "A notorious shoplifter put in charge of store security," one user quipped.
Another commented, "When you keep a cobra in your backyard, it will eventually bite you. A terror-sponsoring country performing anti-terror duties?"
A critical user challenged Sharif's claims, "What international confidence? These appointments aren't elected positions - had there been a vote, Pakistan would likely be designated a terrorist haven instead. The UNSC's non-permanent membership system is a joke."
The appointments come amid India's ongoing outreach efforts to expose Pakistan's hand in the Pahalgam terror attack in which Pakistan-sponsored terrorists killed 26 civilians on April 22.
