Brig (Retd) Ahmed Saeed Minhas (Defense Analyst):

Pakistan is one of the leading and consistent contributors towards peace keeping missions of the United Nations. Pakistan’s role in peacekeeping efforts began in 1960 when it deployed its first contingent in the UN operations in Congo. Moreover, as far as the performance during peacekeeping missions, Pakistan is also ranked as number one. The United Nations does not generate the funds for UN Peacekeeping missions and requires funds from other countries. Keeping in view the current inflation across the globe, the funding to the peace keeping missions is also facing challenges. Many personnel of the Pakistani peacekeeping troops have embraced martyrdom while performing the duties. However, Pakistan has earned huge respect from the world because of its professionalism. Pakistani peacekeepers have left no stone unturned in the noble cause of helping humanity, building peace and bringing stability across the regions under the banner of the United Nations.

Dr. Muhammad Khan (Defense Analyst):

Pakistani forces played an exemplary role in the UN peacekeeping mission. Very professional personnel are deputed in the peacekeeping missions in order to represent Pakistan and improve the image of the country across the globe. The personnel are deputed on the merit basis. It is fortunate that Pakistan is considered as the most disciplined and professional force in the world. The UN Secretary General and other UN officials have appreciated the role of Pakistani peacekeeping missions on a number of occasions. We must not be involved in any social media campaign defaming our military forces as it is part of foreign agenda.

Dr. Noor Fatima (Economist):

Smuggling is not a documented account and it has negative impacts on the revenue generation in the country. Moreover, there is a great gap between demand and supply when there is shortage of a commodity. For example, the price of sugar is increasing continuously in the market and creating a burden for low-income consumers. There is a dire need that the government must take concrete measures to prevent the smuggling of sugar and ensure the provision of sweeteners to the masses at affordable rates. The provincial governments must also control smuggling of essential commodities in the bordering districts of Iran and Afghanistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan