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Pakistan

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Asia

UN Member since 1947

Member of NAM.

Population

235.8M

GDP

$338.0B

Capital

Islamabad

Government

Federal parliamentary republic

Power & politics

Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.

Democracy index

4.1 / 10

UN voting record

How Pakistan votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.

Ideological trajectory

Voting summary

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Bloc alignment

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Top voting partners

Topic-level voting

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Foreign policy

Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.

Foreign Policy

Pakistan's foreign policy revolves around three axes: the rivalry with India (particularly over Kashmir), the 'all-weather' alliance with China, and relations with the United States. Pakistan has historically served as a bridge between China and the Muslim world.

Pakistan is a leading voice in the OIC on Kashmir, Palestine, and Islamophobia. Relations with Afghanistan have been turbulent, complicated by cross-border militancy and the Taliban's return to power. Pakistan maintains close ties with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the Gulf states.

Allies

Rivals

MUN Delegate Guide

As Pakistan, Kashmir is your core issue -- raise it in every relevant forum and frame it as a self-determination question under UN Security Council resolutions. Build coalitions with OIC members on Kashmir and Palestine.

Your 'all-weather friendship' with China is your strategic anchor. Support Chinese positions in return for reliable backing on Kashmir and Indian issues. Maintain your US relationship as a hedge, but don't be afraid to pushback when interests diverge.

Highlight your UN peacekeeping contributions and counter-terrorism sacrifices. On nuclear issues, frame your arsenal as a deterrent forced by India's nuclear weapons.

Avoid being isolated on governance and human rights issues -- build coalitions with other developing nations to shift the conversation toward development, climate adaptation, and economic justice. Be prepared for uncomfortable questions about military influence in politics and Afghanistan policy.