Since Pakistan became the member of United Nation on 30
September 1947. Pakistan have long been committed to UN charter and objectives
in which upholding of human dignity is the highest value and maintaining word
peace is sacred duty. Pakistan is a peace loving country which is committed to
international responsibility and engaged in UN peace keeping mission since 1960.
Since inclusion Pakistan has sent more then 200000 troops to 46 UN missions.
Over 150 peacekeepers including officers and female peacekeeper have sacrificed
their lives in the line of maintaining peace. In this regard most glaring
example is the sorrowful incident of Mogadishu (Somalia) where general farah's
militia surprise attacked on Pak peacekeepers resultantly 24 Pakistani
peacekeepers lost their lives and several got injuries on 5th Jun 1993. Despite
Pakistan kept continue peace mission and fulfill the task of recovering
unauthorized arms, escorting of food convoys and ensuring safety of human lives.
With their loving ways Pak troops won the hearts of Somalis and left the solgan
on the tongues of Somali locals "Pakistani and Somali walalwalal" (Pakistani and
Somali are brothers). In recognition Deputy Commander of the UN Force in Somalia
Maj Gen Thomas Montgomery remarked that many of the soldiers were alive because
of the Pakistani troops that worked in most difficult and dangerous combat
circumstances. He also thanked the people of Pakistan and army for sending such
splendid troops. Another marked example of Pakistani troops contribution is the
retaken of Khana Kaaba the Holiest place of Muslims from terrorists. In which an
elite unit "Rahbar" of SSG took part who not only save many lives also rid off
Muslim Ummah from the state of anger and restiveness. History is filled with
contribution of Pakistan for the global peace and security. On Oct 3, 1995 after
a fierce battle Pak troops in a joint mission rescued 75 us soldiers in tragic
olympic hotel incident. Since its joining to UN, Pakistan engaged in assisting
UN in promoting international peace and security, took part in 46 UN missions in
conflicted and post conflicted regions. Indonesian President Soekarna entitled
Pakistani troops as Pakistan's best ambassadors who proved connective tissue in
forming friendly ties of Pakistan with many Nations including Indonesia. In
recognition of Pakistan's invaluable contribution in Haiti a school was named
Pakistan School. During Ebola Crisis of Africa Pakistan provide high quality
medical services and set up Pakistan Medical Hospital in 2001 where civilians &
UN peacekeepers were served with great care. Pakistani Troops completed
successful mission in Liberia & left behind a country at peace with thriving
democracy. Weeks back researchers discovered 265 fake news sites across 65
countries aimed at spreading anti-Pakistan propaganda and serve Indian interests
who spread negativity against Pakistan systematically while Pakistan is peace
loving nation and played invaluable role in making global peace. In Balkans Pak
troops restore peace on ground and provide food & medical services to the
people. In Sierra Leon Pak peacekeepers successed to complete UN peace mission.
In Combodia& East Taimor Pak troops extensively worked to normalization of life,
restore communication and build roads. During the overseas deployment mission to
Africa Pak Naval ships PNS Muawin& PNS Aslat as a gesture of goodwill
established free medical camp at several African ports. It is therefor UN Gen
Secretary A Guterres recognised Pakistan's contribution to World peace and ask
the World nations to stand with Pakistan. Since four decades Pakistan hosting
millions of Afghan refugees. It is the long lasting dedicated services that UN
Gen Secretary himself recognised the global contribution of Pakistan & dedicated
services of its courageous splendid troops who proved it a soft power as Joseph
S Nye argued that military power is a hard power asset but the context in which
this asset is used can turn it into a soft power asset.