Pakistan demands 'verifiable, non-reversible' action by Afghan Taliban against terrorists, envoy tells UNSC
WASHINGTON: Pakistan told the UN Security Council on Monday that Islamabad’s demand from the Afghan Taliban was simple and clear: “verifiable and non-reversible action“ against terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory. Addressing a UNSC meeting, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, further stated: “Regrettably, this demand remains unmet.” And while the window for course correction was narrowing, it remained open, h
Pakistan’s UN representative, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, recently urged the Afghan Taliban to take concrete and irreversible measures against militant groups operating within their borders. During a UN Security Council session, the ambassador expressed frustration that previous appeals for the Taliban to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries have been largely ignored. Islamabad specifically cited the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and other regional factions as persistent threats that continue to destabilize the area. While Pakistan maintains that the opportunity for the Taliban to align with international security standards is shrinking, they remain hopeful for a shift in policy. The envoy emphasized that the Taliban’s failure to address these security concerns undermines regional stability and contradicts their initial promises to foster peace following their 2021 takeover.
The ongoing diplomatic friction highlights the deteriorating security situation in South Asia and the failure of the Taliban administration to curb transnational terrorism as expected by the international community.
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