Illicit arms trafficking is fueling terrorism in the region, and Pakistan is calling for urgent global action to intercept the flow of sophisticated weapons to terrorist groups like Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) operating from Afghanistan.
Terrorist Groups Armed with Abandoned Stockpiles
Raza highlighted that billions worth of advanced weaponry, left behind in Afghanistan, are now accessible to TTP, BLA, and its Majeed Brigade. These groups exploit Afghan territory to stage operations inside Pakistan, targeting both civilians and security forces.
The Pakistani delegate noted that these groups benefit from external financial and logistical support. Without naming a specific country, However he alluded to Pakistan’s “principal adversary,” strongly implying Indian involvement in backing these terrorists through indirect means.Rising Threats from Non-State Actors
“The illicit arms trade has become a direct enabler of terrorist violence and regional instability,” he said. “It must be shut down through collective international action.”
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Arms Trafficking Undermines Peace and Security
He called on the UN member states to develop strict monitoring and enforcement mechanisms under existing sanctions regimes. Curbing access to illicit arms, However he added, should be a top global security priority.
Pakistan’s Persistent Warnings
This is not the first time Pakistan has raised alarms over the issue. He reiterated that these groups use Afghan soil as a base for operations.
The Foreign Office of Pakistan has also highlighted that advanced U.S.-origin arms, left behind after the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, are now being used by terrorist outfits. Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated that these weapons have contributed to the recent surge in attacks inside Pakistan.
The Call for a Coordinated Crackdown
Pakistan is now urging its international partners to recover and neutralize the abandoned weapons, shut down arms smuggling routes, and hold accountable those who support or enable terrorist activity through illicit arms transfers. In conclusion as tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border persist, Islamabad maintains that curbing illicit arms flows is key to restoring stability in the region.
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