Escalating Terror Activities Originating from Afghan Territory Labeled as Chief Hazard by Pakistan at the United Nations
Pakistan has made a joint request with China to the UN's 1267 Sanctions Committee to list the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade, citing concerns over their activities. This move comes amidst escalating tensions and repeated terrorist attacks along the border.
The past month has seen a tragic loss for Pakistan, with twelve soldiers martyred while defending the borders. The country views terrorism from Afghanistan as the gravest threat to its national security.
The situation in Afghanistan remains 'deeply worrying' despite the end of the civil war for the first time in 40 years. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), estimated to have 60,000 fighters, is the biggest terror group in Afghanistan. The TTP, with an estimated 6,000 fighters on Afghan soil, is the largest terrorist group currently operating there.
Pakistan has foiled several infiltration attempts and seized sophisticated military-grade weapons left behind by foreign forces during their withdrawal from Afghanistan. Ambassador Iftikhar, in a statement, expressed hope for swift action on the proposal to list BLA and Majeed Brigade by the UN's 1267 Sanctions Committee.
Ambassador Iftikhar also called for a fairer sharing of the burden of hosting Afghan refugees. Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees for over four decades, often with inadequate international assistance.
The ambassador highlighted the online dimension of the threat, stating that nearly 70 propaganda accounts traced to Afghan IP addresses are being used by these groups. More than 60 terrorist camps in Afghanistan are functioning as hubs for cross-border infiltration and attacks.
Sustained engagement, rather than isolation, is the only way to achieve peace in Afghanistan, according to the ambassador. However, the UN's 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Afghanistan has received only 27% of its required funding.
Pakistan's connection in the UN context is linked indirectly through NATO countries and their coalition efforts in Afghanistan rather than explicit direct bilateral mentions with specific countries in the Security Council publicly documented.
In conclusion, the ongoing tensions and the presence of multiple terrorist entities, including Daesh-K, Al-Qaeda, TTP, East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and the Majeed Brigade, continue to pose significant challenges to regional stability and peace. The international community must address these issues urgently to ensure a peaceful and secure future for Afghanistan and the surrounding nations.
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