Pakistan UN Representative Exposes Afghanistan-India Terror Nexus, Calls for International Action Against Illegal Weapons Stockpiles

UNITED NATIONS / ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations has delivered a powerful indictment of the Afghanistan-India terror nexus, warning the international community that modern weapon stockpiles in Afghanistan pose a grave threat to Pakistan and the wider region, while holding the Taliban accountable for permitting terrorist groups to operate with impunity.

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Speaking at the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad declared that Afghanistan has become a "sanctuary for terrorist groups and proxies" - a situation that endangers not only Pakistan but also regional and international peace and security .

'Afghanistan is a Sanctuary for Terrorist Groups'

Ambassador Ahmad did not mince words in his assessment of the current situation across Pakistan's western border.

"Today, Afghanistan is a sanctuary for terrorist groups and proxies," the Pakistani envoy told the Security Council, emphasizing that elements within the Taliban regime have chosen the path of "complicity and active support" for militant networks .

This support, he warned, carries grave consequences for Afghanistan's neighbors, and the spillover effects "will not remain confined to Pakistan" .

Concerns Over Modern Weapon Stockpiles

In a significant development, Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Syed Atif Raza, speaking at the Ninth Biennial Meeting of States Parties to the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons, warned that the presence of advanced weapons and ammunition stockpiles in Afghanistan constitutes a serious threat to regional and global security .

"Stockpiles of advanced weapons in Afghanistan have deeply concerned Islamabad," Raza stated, noting that this concern is not limited to Pakistan alone and has been reflected in reports by the UN Secretary-General .

The Pakistani diplomat emphasized that the illicit transfer and uncontrolled use of small arms and light weapons could exacerbate and prolong conflicts, weaken security, and hinder countries' economic and social development .

Call to Hold Taliban Accountable

Pakistan has explicitly called on the international community to take practical and coordinated measures to prevent terrorist groups from accessing these advanced arms .

"The international community must act to stop illegal weapons from reaching terror groups," a Pakistani official emphasized, urging global partners to recover the vast stockpile of abandoned weapons, prevent their access to armed terrorist groups, and take measures to close this thriving black market of illicit arms .

Ambassador Ahmad further stressed that the Taliban administration has failed to provide "credible and verifiable action" against terrorist elements operating from Afghan soil, despite repeated warnings and international engagement .

India's Role as a 'Spoiler'

In a direct accusation against New Delhi, Pakistan's UN representative exposed India's role in destabilizing the region.

"India has always played the role of a spoiler in Afghanistan," Ambassador Ahmad declared, adding that "India must desist from its policy of stoking terrorism inside Pakistan from Afghan soil" .

Pakistan's Counsellor Saima Saleem, addressing a separate Security Council debate, accused India of "state-sponsored terrorism" against Pakistan, asserting that this sponsorship "is not abstract; it has a human cost" .

She alleged that Indian "terrorist proxies" - including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and Majeed Brigade - were responsible for attacks that have killed thousands of Pakistani civilians, including women and children, in mosques, markets, schools, and streets .

"These networks operate through external facilitation," Saleem said, pointing to "India's investments in the use of Afghan terrorist franchise against Pakistan" .

UN Reports Confirm Pakistan's Stance

Pakistan's position has been validated by multiple United Nations Security Council Monitoring Team reports. The 37th report, dated February 4, 2026, documented that:

• Over 20 international terrorist organizations are present in Afghanistan

• Between 13,000 and 23,000 foreign terrorists operate from Afghan soil

• More than 6,000 TTP fighters enjoy safe havens and operational freedom within Afghanistan

• Over 600 TTP attacks in Pakistan have been launched from Afghan soil 

The report explicitly states that the Afghan Taliban provides sanctuary, facilitation, and logistical support enabling cross-border attacks and regional instability .

Pakistan's Right to Self-Defense

President Asif Ali Zardari, in a separate statement, emphasized that Pakistan's recent actions in Afghanistan are rooted in its inherent right to defend its people against terrorism emanating from across its borders .

"Tolerance for cross-border terrorism has reached its limit," President Zardari declared, warning that Pakistan is fully aware of where "planners, facilitators and patrons of violence" are based, and that "if bloodshed continues inside Pakistan, those responsible will not remain beyond reach" .

International Community Must Act

Pakistan has urgently called on the international community to take decisive action:

1. Recover abandoned weapons: Locate and secure vast stockpiles of modern military equipment left in Afghanistan

2. Prevent terrorist access: Ensure that advanced arms do not reach groups like TTP, BLA, and ISIL-K

3. Close the black market: Take measures to stop the thriving illicit trade in weapons

4. Hold the Taliban accountable: Demand verifiable action against terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil 

"Pakistan will not sit idle while suffering from terrorist attacks from across the border," Ambassador Ahmad warned, emphasizing that Pakistan's counter-terrorism operations will continue "for as long as it takes to degrade the combat capabilities of terrorist groups and support infrastructure" .

What Comes Next

As Pakistan intensifies Operation Azm-e-Istehkam to eliminate foreign-sponsored terrorism, the international community faces a critical test: will it act to address the threat posed by modern weapon stockpiles and terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan, or will it allow the situation to deteriorate further?

Pakistan's message is clear: the time for empty rhetoric is over. Action is required - before the weapons flowing from Afghanistan's black markets reach terrorist groups with global ambitions.