Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the UN Disarmament Commission during its 2024 session, reflecting global concerns amid rising tensions among major military powers. Pakistan raised alarms over India’s aggressive military strategies, asserting they pose a threat to regional peace and security. Ambassador Munir Akram highlighted Pakistan’s security concerns at the commission’s opening session. The UN’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, cautioned that the risk of nuclear weapon use is at its peak since the cold war era, emphasizing the commission’s significance in addressing disarmament challenges.
