Pakistan re-elected to UN body on drugs

Pakistan on Friday was re-elected to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for a four-year term (2026-29) in recognition of the country's major role in combating the menace of drugs.

The election took place at the resumed session of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the economic arm of the United Nations, where Pakistan secured the highest number of votes among member states contesting for available seats in various regional groups.

Details of the vote in the 54-member Council are: Pakistan (50), Kazakhstan (46), UAE (43), Krygyzstan (41) and Iran (25).