Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- After the horrors of the Second World War, the United Nations was established in 1945 with the primary objective of maintaining international peace and security. However, its most powerful institution, the Security Council, was shaped according to the political realities of that era. The five permanent members (P5) were granted veto power to prevent confrontation among major powers and preserve international stability. Over time, however, this privilege has increasingly become an obstacle to effective and equitable decision-making.

Today, the world's population has exceeded eight billion, and the United Nations has 193 member states. Yet the Security Council has witnessed no major structural change since 1965, when i...