Pakistan has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council with an overwhelming majority, securing 169 votes in the 193-member UN General Assembly (UNGA).

Among the five candidates from the Asia-Pacific region vying for four seats, Pakistan secured the highest number of votes. 

Pakistan is currently serving on the Human Rights Council since January 2018. With its re-election, Pakistan will continue as a member of the Council for another three-year term, commencing on 1st January next year.

The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body based in Geneva, and responsible for promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.