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UN Security Council Debate Escalates Over Afghan ConflictOn March 9, 2026, Pakistan and India clashed at the UN over terrorism and cross-border violence affecting regional stability.
- Pakistan justified its counter-terrorism efforts as lawful actions targeting threats originating from Afghan territory.
- Afghanistan’s envoy highlighted civilian casualties but was dismissed by Pakistan as disconnected and unrepresentative.
- Pakistan accused India of supporting terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan to undermine Pakistan’s security.
- India condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes as violations of international law and criticized the use of trade routes for terrorism.
The so-called representative of Afghanistan, who in fact does not represent anyone but himself, must not abuse this forum to pursue his personal agenda.— Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council, referring to Naseer Ahmad Faiq’s remarks
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