Pakistan's long journey in UN Peacekeeping, nearly 170 lives sacrificed by Pak brave soldiers for world peace

May 30, 2022

By Mashal Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's security forces have sacrificed 169 lives for world peace in the different regions under the UN Peacekeeping mission during the last 61 years.

The South Asian nation joined the UN Peacekeeping mission in 1960 when first-ever Pakistan Army contingent was deployed for UN peacekeeping operations in Congo.

“On the occasion of World UN Peacekeepers Day, it is worth reiterating that Pakistan stands tall in the comity of nations being one of the largest troops contributing country in the UN peacekeeping efforts,” said Pakistan army in a statement.

Today the International Day of UN Peacekeeping is observed around the world to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping.

Pakistan’s journey in UN peacekeeping operations began in 1960 when first-ever Pakistan Army contingent was deployed for UN peacekeeping operations in Congo.

“Over the last 61 years Pakistan has been the most significant and consistent contributor for UN peacekeeping around the world,” according to ISPR.

“Pakistan has hitherto participated in 46 UN peacekeeping missions including some of the most challenging undertakings. Pakistan has so far contributed more than 200000 troops in the UN peacekeeping missions across the world. Up till now 169 Pakistani peacekeepers have scarified their lives in the noble cause of helping humanity, building peace and bringing stability across the regions under the banner of UN,” said ISPR, the media wing of the Pakistan Army.

The UN chiefs and other top officials always appreciated Pakistan's contribution to world peace and sacrificed precious lives to bring lasting peace to the world.

The UN chief António Guterres during his visit to Pakistan in 2020, paid rich tribute to Pakistan’s peacekeeping efforts.

The performance of Pakistani peacekeepers has been acknowledged worldwide by numerous world leaders and UN leadership. In addition to Army, many Pakistani peacekeeping contingents have also included troops from FC, Rangers, and Police.