He exercises executive authority formed in March 2021 through a UN-facilitated process (Libyan Political Dialogue Forum), but this authority is politically contested and territorially constrained. The PM does not control Eastern Libya, where FM Haftar enjoys political and military influence. The Pakistan military can contribute to the training of Libyan officers, pilots, engineers and units of logistics. Pakistan must carefully engage and keep a balance in its relationship with Libya under FM Haftar and Turkey. Pakistan must also demonstrate to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt that it respects their security concerns in Libya.

Source: Libya Today December 20, 2025 22:10 UTC