Pakistan Warns UN About Illicit Arms Fueling Cross-Border Terrorism from Afghanistan

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Pakistan has called on the UN to take immediate action against the spread of illicit arms falling into the hands of terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan.

During a UN meeting on Saturday, Syed Atif Raza, Pakistan’s UN mission counsellor, raised concern over the billions of dollars’ worth of illegal arms left behind in Afghanistan. He said that these weapons are being used in violence against civilians and Pakistan’s armed forces, pointing to the recent surge in violence in Pakistan.