ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly elected Pakistan to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for a three-year term, commencing on 1 January 2026 on Tuesday.
Pakistan secured its seat with a resounding majority of 178 votes. This election to the Council marks the sixth time Pakistan has been chosen for this role since the HRC’s establishment in 2006.
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