Pakistan has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take concrete steps against terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan. Ambassador Munir Akram, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, raised concerns about the growing threats posed by Daesh, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and the Majeed Brigade.
Speaking at a UNSC debate on the biannual report of the UN Secretary-General on Daesh, Akram warned that these groups threaten not just Pakistan and Afghanistan but the entire region. He emphasized the need for a sincere and collective global effort to eliminate these threats.
Terror Attacks Surge in Pakistan
Pakistan has experienced a sharp rise in terrorist attacks since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. In January 2025 alone, terror incidents increased by 42% compared to the previous month, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).
The report recorded 74 militant attacks across Pakistan, resulting in 91 deaths and 117 injuries. Among the victims were 35 security personnel, 20 civilians, and 36 militants. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan remained the worst-affected regions.
KP and Balochistan Face Heavy Militancy
KP saw 27 attacks in its settled districts, leading to 19 deaths, including 11 security personnel. The province’s tribal districts witnessed 19 attacks, resulting in 46 fatalities, including 13 security forces members and 25 militants.
Balochistan faced 24 militant attacks, causing 26 deaths, including 11 security personnel. The province has been a hotspot for insurgent activity, with militants targeting security forces and civilians.
Daesh Expanding Its Presence in Afghanistan
Ambassador Akram highlighted that while Daesh has been suppressed in other regions, its influence is growing in Afghanistan. He pointed out that more than two dozen terrorist groups operate within Afghan territory. He also rejected claims that Daesh is recruiting fighters from Pakistan, calling such allegations baseless.
Afghanistan, he said, remains a hub for Daesh recruitment and facilitation. The ambassador urged the international community to work together through the UN’s Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (GCTS) to combat these groups.
Pakistan Demands Reforms in UN Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Ambassador Akram called for structural changes in the UN’s counter-terrorism framework. He proposed the formation of a subsidiary body to ensure balanced implementation of the GCTS. He also stressed the need for improved sanctions mechanisms to effectively tackle terrorism.
He warned that terrorists are using advanced cyber tools, including the dark web and cryptocurrencies, for radicalization, financing, and propaganda. Social media has become a major tool for inciting violence and spreading disinformation.
Global Effort Needed to Counter All Forms of Terrorism
Pakistan urged the world to recognize and counter all forms of terrorism. Akram pointed out that violent acts by white supremacists, far-right extremists, and anti-Muslim groups are also increasing. He stressed the importance of addressing these emerging threats alongside traditional forms of terrorism.
Pakistan remains committed to fighting terrorism in all its forms. The country continues to combat Daesh, TTP, and other militant groups with full determination. However, Islamabad believes that without global cooperation, the fight against terrorism cannot be won.
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