United Nations, December 11, 2025: Pakistan has warned that terrorist activity emanating from Afghan soil poses a “serious threat” to its national security and urged the Taliban-led administration to take immediate and decisive action against militant groups operating from Afghanistan’s territory.
Speaking during a United Nations Security Council session on the situation in Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Aamir Khan, said the continued presence of organised militant networks across the border remained deeply concerning. He cautioned that unless the de facto Afghan authorities acted against these groups, Pakistan would be compelled to take the “necessary measures” to defend itself.
Ambassador Aamir highlighted that UN reporting itself had validated Pakistan’s alarm, noting the UN monitoring team’s assessment of an estimated 6,000 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters currently based in Afghanistan.
“This continued sheltering of TTP elements poses a direct threat to Pakistan,” he said, calling on international partners to acknowledge the seriousness of the situation.
The ambassador also referred to recent engagements involving Afghan scholars and religious leaders, who advised against allowing Afghan territory to be used for extremist activities or cross-border attacks. He said such initiatives were encouraging but stressed that “concrete enforcement” by the Afghan authorities was essential for any meaningful progress.
Reiterating Islamabad’s longstanding position, Ambassador Aamir said responsible border management and stability in Afghanistan were critical to wider regional security. He reminded the Council that Pakistan had consistently advocated for a peaceful, inclusive Afghanistan that prevents militant groups from operating with impunity.
The envoy also raised the issue of Afghan refugees, noting that with the long war in Afghanistan now over, it was reasonable for Afghan nationals to begin returning home.
“The war has ended; Afghan nationals should begin returning to their homeland,” he said, adding that Pakistan had hosted millions of refugees for decades despite economic and security burdens.
Ambassador Aamir urged the international community to sustain its engagement with Afghanistan, support counterterrorism initiatives, and ensure that the Taliban leadership fulfils its commitments — especially regarding the prohibition of terrorist organisations operating from Afghan territory.
The session concluded with Security Council members emphasising the need for enhanced cooperation between Afghanistan and neighbouring states to curb terrorism and stabilise the region. Pakistan reiterated that while it desires regional peace, it “cannot turn a blind eye” to escalating threats posed by militants based across the border.
