ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly First Committee adopted three Pakistan-sponsored resolutions on regional disarmament, conventional arms control, and security assurances.
Announced on Tuesday, the adoptions highlight international backing for Pakistan’s long-standing security initiatives. The committee deals with disarmament and international security during the 81st United Nations General Assembly session.
The resolution addressing confidence-building measures in regional and subregional contexts passed without a vote. Meanwhile, a conventional arms control measure secured an overwhelming majority with 180 votes in favour.
A third resolution concerning international arrangements to protect non-nuclear-weapon states against the threat of nuclear weapons gained 122 votes with zero opposing ballots.
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Pakistan has led international efforts for regional arms control and risk-reduction frameworks for decades. Officials noted that these initiatives offer cooperative pathways to maintain regional stability amid global strategic tensions.
(With additional input from official UN dispatches)
