Pakistan has warned the United Nations Security Council that Afghan terror groups continue to pose the gravest threat to its national security. The country urged Taliban authorities to fulfill their international counterterrorism commitments without delay.
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, highlighted the scale of the threat during a debate on Afghanistan. He said the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), with almost 6,000 fighters, remains the largest UN-listed terrorist group operating from Afghan territory.
According to Pakistan, several infiltration attempts by TTP and BLA militants have been foiled recently. Security forces seized large caches of advanced weapons, many left behind by foreign troops who withdrew from Afghanistan. The envoy stressed that these efforts have come at a high cost, pointing to the recent martyrdom of 12 soldiers while defending the border.
Pakistan said terrorist groups including ISIL-K, Al-Qaeda, TTP, BLA, and the Majeed Brigade maintain over 60 training camps in Afghanistan. These Afghan terror networks, it claimed, collaborate in training, smuggling weapons, and conducting joint attacks targeting civilians, security forces, and infrastructure projects in Pakistan.
The envoy called on the UN to list the BLA and Majeed Brigade under global sanctions, noting that the United States already recognizes them as terrorist organizations. He emphasized that political considerations must not weaken the sanctions regime on Afghanistan.
While urging action, Pakistan also underlined its continued engagement with Afghanistan. It highlighted meetings with regional partners including China, Iran, and Russia to press for constructive dialogue.
Pakistan said it desires peace in Afghanistan, but warned that Afghan terror activities must be addressed. Without action against militant sanctuaries, the envoy cautioned, cross-border violence will continue to undermine regional security.
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