The UN Security Council (UNSC) has warned that the Afghan Taliban-backed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) poses a “serious threat” to Pakistan. The group has carried out multiple high-profile attacks from Afghan soil, causing mass casualties. The UNSC panel highlighted that the TTP receives significant support from Taliban authorities and operates with around 6,000 fighters.
Denmark’s Deputy UN Ambassador Sandra Jensen Landi, chair of the UNSC’s 1267 al-Qaida sanctions committee, stressed that terrorism continues to evolve globally. Malign actors exploit technology to conduct violent operations, especially in Africa and South Asia. The committee briefed the 15-member council on emerging threats from TTP, ISIL-K, and other extremist networks operating across borders.
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Pakistan’s Deputy UN Representative Usman Jadoon described the country as a frontline state in counter-terrorism efforts. He noted Pakistan’s sacrifices, including over 80,000 casualties and billions in economic losses, in fighting terrorism. He credited Pakistan for decimating Al-Qaida and said its security forces remain committed to combating threats from Afghan-based groups.
Jadoon urged the UNSC to ensure that sanctions and designations reflect ground realities. He emphasized fair, transparent, and politically impartial procedures for listing and delisting terrorist groups. He also called for stronger tools to target violent extremist and ultranationalist organizations worldwide.
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China’s UNSC representative supported listing the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade. He said such action would send a “strong signal of zero-tolerance for terrorism.” Pakistan and its allies continue to push for international recognition of cross-border terrorism threats in the region.