Pakistan Accuses India of Using Afghanistan to Destabilize Pakistan at UN Security Council
Pakistan's UN envoy stated at a Security Council meeting that India's objectives in Afghanistan are solely aimed at destabilizing Pakistan, including through support for terrorist groups like the TTP and BLA. The remarks came during discussions on Afghanistan governance, counterterrorism, and human rights, with Pakistan defending its March military strikes as targeting terrorist infrastructure. The accusation reflects ongoing Pakistan-India tensions and competing regional interests in Afghanistan.
During a UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, Pakistan's Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad accused India of using its development and humanitarian activities in Afghanistan as a cover for destabilizing Pakistan. Ahmad specifically claimed India supports banned militant groups including the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) to perpetrate attacks within Pakistan. The ambassador defended Pakistan's March 2024 military strikes in Afghanistan, asserting they targeted terrorist infrastructure and ammunition storage facilities with precision and released video evidence. He stated that India, unlike other council members, failed to condemn the TTP or BLA during the session. Ahmad emphasized that Pakistan's counter-terrorism operations were directed against militant support networks operating from Afghan soil, not against Afghan civilians or infrastructure.
What's missing
The article does not include India's response to these accusations or provide independent verification of Pakistan's claims regarding Indian support for militant groups. Afghanistan's Taliban government's position on these allegations is also absent. Additionally, no details are provided about the specific evidence or intelligence Pakistan claims to possess regarding Indian involvement with these groups.
What different sources said
- DawnCenter
India's key objectives in Afghanistan solely driven by singular goal of destabilising Pakistan, envoy tells UNSC
Related
US Military Completes Strikes on Iranian Air Defense Sites Following Helicopter Attack
The US military conducted precision strikes against Iranian air defense and radar installations, characterizing the action as a proportional response to recent attacks on American forces and shipping. The strikes represent an escalation in tensions between the US and Iran over attacks on American military assets in the region. The operation signals a direct military response to Iranian actions, raising concerns about further regional escalation.
UN Report Alleges Israeli Forces Shield Settlers During West Bank Attacks
A UN report claims Israeli security forces routinely accompany settlers and protect them during violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Israeli officials have rejected the report's findings, characterizing them as based on unsubstantiated allegations. The report adds to ongoing international scrutiny of Israeli military conduct and settler activities in Palestinian territories.
Woman dragged 100 metres on car bonnet after confronting husband with another woman in Uttar Pradesh
A 38-year-old woman in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh was dragged nearly 100 metres on a moving car's bonnet after attempting to stop her husband whom she accused of travelling with another woman. The incident occurred on Saturday evening but gained attention after a video surfaced on social media on Tuesday. Police have registered an FIR against the husband and the other woman under charges including attempt to murder and rash driving.