Permanent representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that terrorism from Afghan soil poses the “gravest threat” to Pakistan’s security, as the Taliban support terrorist groups and allow them safe passage to operate across the border with impunity and free will.

“Afghanistan is once again a safe sanctuary for terrorist groups and proxies, with devastating consequences and mounting security challenges for its immediate neighbours, particularly Pakistan, and the region and beyond,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, said during a debate on the situation in that country.

“Terrorist entities including ISIL-K, Al-Qaeda, TTP, ETIM, BLA and Majeed Brigade enjoy safe havens in Afghanist

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