Explanation

• The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the chief administrative officer of the organization.
• The position was created in 1945 when the UN was founded after World War II.
• The Secretary-General is appointed by the UN General Assembly on recommendation of the Security Council.
• The official tenure is 5 years, and the Secretary-General may be reappointed for another term.

Additional information:

First 3 UN Secretaries-General

1. Trygve Lie (Norway) – 1946–1952
2. Dag Hammarskjöld (Sweden) – 1953–1961
3. U Thant (Myanmar) – 1961–1971

Last verified on 11-03-2026

Explanation

Explanation

United Nations (UNO) – Security Council & Membership

• UNO Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York, United States
• Total UNO Members: 193

Security Council Composition:

• Permanent Members (5): China, France, Russia, UK, USA
• Non-Permanent Members (10): Elected by General Assembly for a 2-year term

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan has been elected 8 times as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
• The UN Security Council has 15 members: 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.
• Non-permanent members are elected for a 2-year term by the UN General Assembly.

Additional information:

Pakistan’s Terms in UN Security Council

1. 1952 – 1953
2. 1968 – 1969
3. 1976 – 1977
4. 1983 – 1984
5. 1993 – 1994
6. 2003 – 2004
7. 2012 – 2013
8. 2025 – 2026

Last verified on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947.
• The name was coined by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Headquarters is located in New York, United States.
• Founded on October 24, 1945.
• It currently has 193 member states and 2 observer states.
• The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

1. 1952-1953
2. 1968-1969
3. 1976-1977
4. 1983-1984
5. 1993-1994
6. 2003-2004
7. 2012-2013

Last updated on 09-03-2026