Pakistan and India exchanged sharp remarks at the United Nations (UN) Security Council during a debate on Afghanistan, with both sides accusing each other of destabilising the region and violating international norms.
The tense exchange followed comments by Naseer Ahmad Faiq, who serves as Chargé d’affaires ad interim of Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Afghanistan’s current Taliban authorities are not represented at the UN and do not recognise Faiq as their envoy.
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In his remarks, Faiq referred to civilian casualties linked to tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan and called for stronger efforts to combat terrorism. However, he did not specifically mention groups such as Al-Qaeda or Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
One can sense India’s pain in seeing its heavy investment in the Afghan terrorist franchise going to waste as a result of Pakistan’s precise and effective action against terrorist camps and support bases inside Afghanistan. And the world needs no lectures from a serial violator… pic.twitter.com/4u7PLaMV3q
— Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanUN_NY) March 10, 2026
Further Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad,
Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN,
In Response to Remarks of Representatives of India and Afghanistan
At the UNSC Meeting on the Situation in Afghanistan
(9th March 2026)
************Thank you Madam President,… pic.twitter.com/h3GZLl5sCn
— Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanUN_NY) March 10, 2026
Responding to the comments, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, rejected Faiq’s remarks and questioned his credibility. He said Pakistan’s counter-terrorism operations were aimed solely at addressing threats originating from Afghan territory and were conducted in accordance with international law and the right to self-defence.
Ahmad said Pakistan had suffered heavy casualties among civilians, security forces and law enforcement personnel due to cross-border attacks by militant groups operating from Afghanistan.
Turning to India’s intervention during the debate, the Pakistani envoy strongly criticised India for what he described as attempts to destabilise Pakistan through support for militant organisations operating in the region.
He alleged that India had been involved in backing groups such as the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the TTP, claims New Delhi has consistently denied.
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Earlier, India’s Permanent Representative condemned cross-border airstrikes and warned that such actions violated international law and the sovereignty of states.
In his concluding remarks, Ahmad said Pakistan remained committed to promoting stability in Afghanistan but stressed that lasting peace would require the Taliban authorities to address terrorism, ensure inclusive governance and uphold the rights of Afghan women and girls.