[3] Peacekeeping, as defined by the United Nations, is the practice of helping countries torn by conflict create conditions for sustainable peace.

Such assistance comes in many forms, including confidence-building measures, power-sharing arrangements, electoral support, strengthening the rule of law, and economic and social development.

Pakistan's contributions have consisted mainly of regular military personnel, but also include paramilitary troops and civilian police officers as peacekeepers.

Pakistan will never be found lacking in extending its material and moral support to the oppressed and suppressed peoples of the world and in upholding the principles of the United Nations Charter."

In another incident, Pakistani troops (a company strength) were moved to Monokwari by air in response to a distress signal sent out to restore law and order situation in the area which had been threatened by Papuan Volunteer Corps.

Its climax came shortly after midnight on 21 March 1990, when the South African flag was lowered, the Namibian flag was raised, after the Namibian War of Independence and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, administered the oath of office to Mr. Sam Nujoma as President of the newly independent State.

United Nations Iraq–Kuwait Observation Mission (UNIKOM), was established on April 9, 1991, following the Gulf War by Security Council Resolution 689 (1991) and fully deployed by early May.

[citation needed] These included the reclamation of the entire land of Kuwait which had been turned into a battlefield by Iraq and the Allied Forces.

[citation needed] Almost the whole territory was infested with lethal mines, huge stockpiles of ammunition and explosives and vast dugouts, which made the normal use of land impossible.

[citation needed] The operation was carried out by a task force of Pakistan Army engineers belonging to Frontier Works Organization.

[citation needed] At that time this area faced extremely volatile security situation and was also reputed to be the hotbed of political restlessness.

[citation needed] In order to improve the security situation, PAKBAT started to discharge its responsibilities with an extensive patrolling program covering north, northeast and central regions.

[citation needed] It gave confidence to soldiers wearing blue berets, the Haitian National Police and other government functionaries which led to degree of stability and cooperation in the region.

[citation needed] PAKBAT also played a significant role in holding free and fair elections in the northern reaches of Haiti which was appreciated by local as well as foreign media.

When the United Nations requested the member countries to contribute troops to UNTAC, Pakistan, in keeping with its previous record, responded positively and 2nd Battalion of the Azad Kashmir Regiment was dispatched.

They were tasked to ensure the withdrawal of all foreign forces, supervision of cease-fire, disarmament and demobilization of Cambodia's warring factions.

A 3000 strong contingent consisting of two battalion groups and a National Support (NS) Headquarters left for Bosnia and Croatia in May 1994.

UNAMIR's mandate and strength were adjusted on a number of occasions in the face of the tragic events of the genocide and the changing situation in the country.

A 1000-soldiers strong Pakistan Army Contingent joined UNTAES in the first week of May 96 and assumed its duties on 18 May 96 after relieving Belgian troops.

Mr. Sajjad Akram from the Pakistan Army served as the Force Commander and Chief Military Observer from October 2003 to September 2005.