On February 22, 2026, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, reiterated the urgent concerns regarding the UN's liquidity crisis, which he warned is significantly undermining peacekeeping operations. He emphasized that funding shortages are jeopardizing the implementation of mandates, civilian protection, and the safety of peacekeepers. Ahmad's remarks align with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' earlier warning of an 'imminent financial collapse' unless member states fulfill their dues and reform budget rules that require the UN to return unspent funds despite cash shortages. He highlighted Pakistan's longstanding role in peacekeeping, noting that over 250,000 Pakistanis have served in 48 missions, and paid tribute to the 182 fallen Pakistani peacekeepers.