Pakistan Raises Alarm at UN Security Council
Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council to ensure that Afghan territory is not used to launch terrorist attacks against neighbouring countries. The appeal came as the Council unanimously renewed the mandate of the Monitoring Team supporting the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee for another year, extending it until February 17, 2027.
#WATCH: Pakistan urges UN to prevent the use of Afghan soil by militant groups to threaten neighboring countries, saying “efforts must be made to prevent external spoilers from exploiting the situation.” pic.twitter.com/x9Z81KNtmL
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Speaking at the meeting, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, highlighted serious concerns about militant groups operating from Afghanistan.
- He warned about the continued presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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He pointed to the activities of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade.
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He also named the Islamic State Khorasan (ISIL-K) and Al Qaeda.
Ahmad stressed that the resolution sends a clear message to Taliban authorities that Afghan soil must not be used to threaten any country.
Call for Strong Counterterrorism Measures
Pakistan urged the Taliban to take verifiable and sustained steps against terrorism.
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The ambassador called for action to prevent kidnappings and hostage-taking.
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He said terrorist groups must not benefit from ransom payments or political concessions.
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He emphasized the need for safe and immediate release of hostages.
Pakistan also welcomed continued review of the sanctions regime based on ground realities and expressed hope that the Monitoring Team would actively support the committee’s work.
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Rising Violence Inside Pakistan
The appeal comes amid a sharp surge in militant violence across Pakistan.
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A suicide bombing at Islamabad’s Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra killed at least 36 people and injured around 169.
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Coordinated attacks in Balochistan on January 31 left 18 civilians dead.
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Security forces reportedly killed 92 militants in follow-up operations, while 15 personnel lost their lives.
According to official data, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa recorded 1,588 terrorism-related incidents in 2025. Authorities say security forces prevented 320 major attacks, but 137 police officers were killed in the line of duty — marking a significant rise compared to the previous year.
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