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Pakistan’s role in peacekeeping efforts began in 1960 when it deployed its first contingent in the UN operations in Congo.
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Over the past 55 years, the country has been the most significant and consistent contributor to the UN peacekeeping around the world.
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Pakistani peacekeepers have left no stone unturned in the noble cause of helping humanity,
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building peace and bringing stability across the regions under the banner of United Nations, said an Inter Services Public Relations
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Pakistan has contributed more than 160,000 troops to-date in 41 missions spread over 23 countries in almost all continents
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The country has remained one of the largest troop contributing countries consistently for many years.
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At present, Pakistan is contributing more than 7,500 personnel of all ranks deployed in six UN missions.
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In pursuance of its commitment to the noble cause of international peace and tranquillity 144 Pakistani troops, among them 23 officers, have given the ultimate sacrifice in UN missions and almost an equal number of troops have been wounded.
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The performance of Pakistani peacekeepers has been acknowledged by numerous world leaders and the UN leadership.
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The undisputed high professional standing enjoyed by Pakistani peacekeepers has given them the honour of being one of the most desired bodies of troops in each UN peacekeeping mission, the ISPR statement said.
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The United Nations is deeply grateful to Pakistan for its continued commitment and unflinching support," he said.
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Tragically, 142 military, police and civilian peacekeepers from Pakistan have lost their lives in serving the cause of peace,
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a tragic reminder of the human cost in fulfilling the mandates of the United Nations in ever more dangerous situations.”
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The day marks the 5 June 1993 incident in Somalia when 24 Pakistani peacekeepers laid down their lives while rescuing allied forces in Mogadishu. On that day, 19 US troops also lost their lives.
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Pakistani men and women serve in seven peacekeeping missions including Democratic Republic of Congo, Darfur, Haiti and Central African Republic.
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With over 8,000 troops serving in these missions, Pakistan is among the highest contributors to UN peacekeeping operations.
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