Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram, raised serious concerns at a Security Council meeting on Afghanistan held on December 20, asserting that terrorist groups are openly receiving support from Pakistani Taliban, Daryo’s correspondent reported.
Akram emphasized the gravity of the situation, declaring that the existence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan poses a significant threat not only to the country itself but also to the entire region and the world.
During the Security Council session, Akram pointed to the Pakistani Taliban and its affiliated groups, accusing them of having been "given free rein" in Afghanistan. He alleged that these groups are now launching attacks on Pakistani security forces from their bases inside Afghanistan. As per Akram, the acquisition of modern weapons abandoned by Western forces has escalated the danger posed by the Pakistani Taliban, making their attacks more formidable.
Expressing deep concern, Akram urged the United Nations to conduct an investigation into the possession of modern American weapons by the Pakistani Taliban. He underscored the urgent need to determine how these weapons came into their possession and to address the potential security implications.
The Pakistani representative stressed that any policy of cooperation with the Taliban government should be contingent upon their actions against terrorist groups. Drawing a parallel to the events of September 11, Akram warned that a failure to address the issue could lead to the spread of terrorism from Afghanistan, posing a threat not only to the region but to the entire global community.
In addition to concerns about terrorism, Akram called for attention to the issue of women's rights in Afghanistan. He urged the Taliban to remove restrictions on women's right to work and education, emphasizing the importance of fostering an inclusive and equitable society.
Earlier, Daryo reported on Prime Minister Anwar Haq Kakar's address, where he underscored a notable surge in violence. Over the past two years, Pakistani soil has witnessed 16 suicide attacks orchestrated by Afghan assailants. Kakar disclosed an additional 16 instances of Afghans engaging in skirmishes with Pakistani forces along the border, amplifying tensions between the two nations and prompting apprehensions about regional stability.
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