Pakistan currently holds the chairmanship of the UN Security Council (UNSC) 1988 Sanctions Committee, which oversees sanctions against the Taliban. This comes as Pakistan seeks to improve its ties with the Taliban government, with China acting as a mediator.
Read More: US Judge Partially Lifts Ban on DOGE’s Access to Sensitive Treasury Data: Pakistan heads UNSC 1988 Chair PanelPakistan was eyeing to lead the committee far away, with an aide of vice chairs by India’s strategic partner Russia, besides Guyana, with which India’s ties have expanded over the past decade.
Deanmark chairs to 1267 committe
Denmark, India’s strategic partner in Europe, chairs the UN Security Council’s 1267 Al-Qaeda sanctions committee, with Russia and Sierra Leone as its vice chairs.
Algeria will head the 1373 Counter Terror Committee, with Russia, France and Pakistan being vice chairs. Algeria is also heading the 1566 Counter Terror Working Group, with Russia and France being vice chairs.
Read more: US Imposes 145% Tariffs on China, Fuels Trade War: Pakistan heads UNSC 1988 Chair PanelPakistan’s narrative against India
Experts say that Pakistan will move to set a narrative and use it against India since holding the chair. But due to checks and balances in the UNSC, the veto power of the permanent 5 members with the other 15 non-permanent members will be involved in any procedure, while the support of nine members is required to approve any move.
While India is not part of the UNSC, it has influence through various P5 members and non-permanent members like Denmark to blunt Pakistan’s design as the chair of the 1988 committee or the counter-terror committee.
India to work with Russia, Denmark
Experts believe that India will seek to collaborate with France, Russia, Denmark, and Algeria in order to counter Pakistan’s actions. Pakistan, as a non-permanent member, will also hold a rotating presidency of the UNSC this July. It is anticipated that Pakistan will leverage its tenure to establish an agenda directed against India.
26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana being flown to India: Pakistan heads UNSC 1988 Chair PanelPutting Pakistan on the back backfoot, Afghanistan’s foreign minister recently condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, India has relaxed medical visa regulations for Afghan nationals, and Kabul is exploring the utilisation of Chabahar port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). In response, Islamabad, with Beijing’s assistance, stepped up efforts over the past months to regain its influence back in Kabul.
1988 committee works for Taliban
The 1988 committee was established to ensure that individuals and entities associated with the Taliban are not participating in any activities that threaten the peace, security and prosperity of Afghanistan. It ensures the implementation of sanctions that are effectively enforced.
America’s Tariff Timebomb: The Global Economy Can’t Afford Another Trump Shock: Pakistan heads UNSC 1988 Chair PanelThe committee aims to create a peaceful and prosperous environment in Afghanistan by deterring support for terrorist entities and promoting reconciliation. The committee reviews and lists or delists individuals from the sanctions list. It makes decisions regarding approval of travel ban exceptions of any from the list for medical treatment and meeting-related purposes.
