Pakistan calls for decisive action against terrorism in Afghanistan

Ambassador Munir Akram, representing Pakistan at the United Nations, emphasized the urgent need for the Taliban government to take decisive action against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil. Despite promises, the Taliban has not effectively halted cross-border terrorist attacks by the TTP, which poses a severe threat to Pakistan's security.

### Key Points from Ambassador Akram's Remarks:

1. **Call for Action Against Terrorism:**
   - Ambassador Akram called for the elimination of terrorism within and from Afghanistan, highlighting it as a top priority for the international community, Afghanistan’s neighbors, and Afghanistan itself.
   - He stressed that terrorist groups like TTP, Al-Qaeda, East Turkestan Islamic Movement, and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan continue to operate in Afghanistan despite some progress by the Afghan interim government in combating Daesh.

2. **Surge in Terrorist Attacks:**
   - Pakistan has experienced a significant increase in terrorist attacks and counter-terror operations, with nearly 1,000 fatalities reaching a six-year high, as reported by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).
   - The TTP has intensified its attacks using advanced weaponry and equipment, posing a direct and serious threat to Pakistan.

3. **Cross-Border Terrorism:**
   - The ambassador noted that the TTP has safe havens near Pakistan's borders and has carried out several attacks, including one that killed Chinese engineers working on the Dasu hydropower project.
   - Pakistan has repeatedly called on the Afghan government to prevent its land from being used by TTP and other militant organizations for attacks against Pakistan.

4. **International Community's Role:**
   - Ambassador Akram urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to press the Afghan government to sever links with the TTP, prevent cross-border attacks, disarm terrorists, and hand over TTP leaders to Pakistan.
   - He emphasized that achieving goals like investment, social and economic development, and infrastructure projects is impossible as long as these terrorist groups operate freely.

### Conclusion:

Ambassador Munir Akram's remarks underscore the pressing need for collaborative international efforts to address the threat posed by terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan. The call for decisive action against the TTP and other militant organizations is crucial for ensuring regional stability and security.