Pakistan, June 12 -- With parliamentary elections in Iraq scheduled for Nov. 11, and the drawdown of the UN Mission there set for December, Pakistan has commended the country's efforts to consolidate democratic institutions and stabilize the security environment, despite complex challenges.

"Sustained reforms and public service delivery initiatives, implementation of the federal budget, successful provincial council elections, and the focus on regional development reflect positive momentum", Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council on Tuesday.

Speaking at a briefing on t he United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), he underscored the need for a "se...