Consistently since its inception, Pakistan has used the UN platform to advocate for the rights of Palestinians. In 2024 and 2025, Pakistan has been at the forefront of demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and reiterating that regional peace is only possible through a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders and UN resolutions.

Since the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Pakistan has hosted one of the world's largest and longest-running refugee populations. Working closely with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Pakistan has provided protection and services to millions of Afghans. In 2024-2025, the UN and Pakistan continue to coordinate on the voluntary repatriation and documentation of these individuals.

Ambassador Munir Akram is currently serving his second stint as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, having been reappointed in 2019. He is a seasoned diplomat who has also served as the President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) twice. In 2024-2025, he has been a vocal advocate for debt relief for developing nations and a 'Loss and Damage' fund for climate-hit countries like Pakistan.

In June 2024, Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2025-2026 term, receiving a massive 182 votes in the General Assembly. This is Pakistan's eighth time serving on the Council, where it intends to focus on the peaceful resolution of regional disputes, international counter-terrorism cooperation, and the rights of people under foreign occupation.

In 2024, the government and military of Pakistan officially adopted the term 'Fitna al-Khawarij' for the TTP. This narrative shift is designed to delegitimize the group's religious claims and highlight their role as internal destabilizers who misuse Islamic tenets for terrorism. Pakistan continues to demand that the interim Afghan government take decisive action against the sanctuaries used by this group on Afghan soil.

The Trans-Afghan Railway project (Termez–Mazar-e-Sharif–Kabul–Peshawar) is a high-priority initiative for Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan. In 2024 and early 2025, technical discussions were fast-tracked to provide landlocked Central Asian states with access to the Arabian Sea via Pakistani ports (Gwadar and Karachi), fulfilling Pakistan's 'Geo-economics' vision of regional connectivity.

The 2024 IMF EFF arrangement for Pakistan worth approximately $7 billion emphasized fiscal discipline and structural reforms. A key component of these reforms involves curbing the massive 'grey economy' by tackling cross-border smuggling, particularly of petroleum and essential commodities from Afghanistan and Iran, to ensure that trade remains formal and taxable.

To enhance national security and formalize the economy, Pakistan fully implemented the 'One Document Regime' in 2024. This policy mandates that all Afghan nationals must possess a valid passport and a valid Pakistani visa for entry into the country, effectively ending the decades-old practice of allowing local tribes to cross the Durand Line using only local ID cards (Tazkira) or special permits.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister or senior diplomats frequently engage with the SAARC Secretary-General to emphasize that regional cooperation should not be held hostage to bilateral disputes, and that Pakistan remains ready to host the postponed summit.

Geo-economics represents a shift from a security-centric to an economy-centric worldview. Pakistan aims to turn its location into a land-bridge connecting Central Asia, China, and the Gulf, making regional stability a prerequisite for its own prosperity.