Pakistan armed forces continue their contribution to UN Peace keeping efforts

Role of armed forces highlighted on the 72nd founding anniversary of the United Nations

RAWALPINDI:

Pakistan's Armed Forces mark over five decades of contribution to UN peacekeeping efforts on the latter’s 72nd founding day.

Pakistan armed forces peacekeepers have a long and distinguished history of serving with the United Nations. Pakistan support to UN Peacekeeping operations began in 1960 when Pakistan deployed its first ever contingent in United Nations’ Operation in Congo.



Pakistani army peacekeepers have participated in 43 UN peacekeeping missions including some of the most challenging ones. As many as 153 Pakistani peacekeepers have sacrificed their lives including 23 officers for global peace and stability under UN auspices. As of today over 6,000 officers and soldiers are performing their duties as part of UN peacekeeping assignments.