Pakistan Warns UN Security Council of 'Grave Threat' from Afghanistan-Based Terrorism

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has warned the UN Security Council that terrorism originating from Afghanistan poses a 'grave threat not only to its immediate neighbours, but also to the broader region and beyond' Speaking at a Security Council meeting on February 12, 2026, Ahmad stated that some Taliban elements have 'chose a path of complicity' with terrorist organizations including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and Daesh Khorasan

The ambassador detailed the severe human cost to Pakistan, noting that the country has lost thousands of lives to terrorism He highlighted a recent surge in violence, stating that 175 people were killed in attacks in the month preceding the council meeting The address comes amid heightened tensions and military action along the shared border. According to the source, Pakistan conducted counter-terror strikes in response to prior Taliban attacks on its border posts

Ahmad's statements at the UN signal deep concerns regarding the security situation and the effectiveness of the de facto authorities in Kabul in containing militant groups. The address places the onus on the Taliban to adhere to international counter-terrorism commitments and prevent Afghan territory from being used as a base for launching attacks against its neighbours