Pakistan has warned the United Nations Security Council that terror outfits in Afghanistan are posing a serious threat to regional and global peace.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, said that terrorist attacks originating from Afghan soil are increasing and are putting international security at risk. He said Afghanistan continues to provide space for terror outfits, which is worsening instability in the region.
Speaking at a Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, he said Pakistan had made repeated efforts to improve relations with Kabul through humanitarian aid, trade, and political engagement. He expressed hope that the Taliban administration would act responsibly and take steps against groups such as the TTP, BLA, and ISIS.
However, he said those expectations had not been met, and Afghanistan had failed to address Pakistan’s security concerns. He added that terror outfits in Afghanistan are now operating with greater freedom, making Pakistan a major target of cross-border attacks.
He stated that there is evidence of Afghan nationals being involved in attacks inside Pakistan and claimed that militant groups are using advanced weapons left behind after the withdrawal of foreign forces. He noted that Pakistan has recorded over 290 incidents involving the recovery of modern weapons during 2025.
According to him, Pakistan has faced more than 5,300 terrorist incidents, with over 1,200 deaths linked to terrorism originating from Afghanistan.
Asim Iftikhar also referred to an attack on a police post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying investigations showed that the planning was carried out from Afghan territory. He said Pakistan reserves the right to defend its sovereignty and national security in response to such threats.
He added that several countries, including Qatar, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and China, have made efforts to support reconciliation in Afghanistan. However, he said the Taliban’s refusal to distance itself from banned groups reflects continued concerns over alleged cooperation with terror outfits in Afghanistan.
He said Pakistan cannot remain a silent observer and will respond under the right of self-defence if required.
Criticizing a recent UN report, he said it attempts to shift responsibility away from internal Afghan issues. He also questioned its handling of casualty data and said it lacks clarity on weapons stockpiles inside Afghanistan.
He further said the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is being worsened by governance failures, restrictions on women and girls, and extremist policies. He added that Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees for over four decades.
Asim Iftikhar urged the UN to resolve pending resettlement cases of Afghan citizens in third countries and called for verifiable action against terror groups operating in the region. He warned that time is running out for the Taliban to change course.