Pakistan has been re-elected to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for a four-year term (2026–2029), reaffirming its key role in the global fight against drug trafficking and abuse.
The election was held during a resumed session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), where Pakistan secured the highest number of votes among the candidates vying for seats from various regional groups. Vote results in the 54-member Council were as follows: Pakistan (50 votes), Kazakhstan (46), United Arab Emirates (43), Kyrgyzstan (41), and Iran (25).
In a press release, Pakistan’s Mission to the UN expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support, stating that the vote reflects the international community’s confidence in Pakistan’s commitment to global counter-narcotics efforts.
The statement added that Pakistan looks forward to working closely with ECOSOC and the broader UN membership to reinforce the CND’s central role in shaping international drug policy, ensuring that global efforts remain effective, comprehensive, and aligned with the obligations of the three UN drug control conventions.
Established in 1946, the CND is the United Nations’ key policymaking body on drug-related matters, and Pakistan has long played an active part in upholding international drug control treaties.
