NEWYORK: Pakistan has called for effectively tackling the terrorist threats from Afghanistan.
The remarks were made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while speaking at the UN Security Council briefing on “Threats to International Peace and Security caused by Terrorist Acts”,
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said externally sponsored and foreign-funded proxy terrorist groups such as Fitna al Khawarij TTP and Fitna al Hindustan BLA and its Majeed Brigade have got a new lease of life over the last few years, particularly after the Taliban takeover in Kabul.
He said operating with virtual impunity from Afghan soil and with the active support of our eastern neighbour, these groups are responsible for heinous terrorist attacks inside Pakistan.
The Ambassadsor said the terrorist groups pose a threat not only to Pakistan, but to the entire region and beyond. Recent terrorist activity in Central Asia close to the Afghan border has validated earlier warnings.
He said it has become imperative to prevent the billions of dollars of sophisticated weapons and equipment left behind by foreign forces in Afghanistan, from falling into the hands of terrorists.
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said there must be accountability of external destabilizing actors who support, finance and arm these groups, including their proxies in Afghanistan.
The Ambassador said Pakistan will continue to support multilateral efforts aimed at devising comprehensive and holistic strategies to combat and eradicate this menace through collective endeavours and cooperation.
