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India Gazette
07-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We are land of Mahatma, Buddha but also of Krishna...gave befitting reply to those who attacked our country": Priyanka Chaturvedi
Berlin [Germany], June 8 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi has said that India's Armed Forces have given a befitting reply to those who have cast an evil eye on the country and that there will be a firm response to any terror attack. Priyanka Chaturvedi, who is a member of an all-party delegation visiting partner countries to highlight India's zero tolerance policy against terrorism, told members of the Indian diaspora in Germany that India gave a firm response to the Pahalgam terror attack through Operation Sindoor. 'Our armed forces gave a befitting reply to those who have time and again attacked our country . Our response has been mature, responsible,' she said. 'We are the land of Mahatma, we are the land of Buddha, but we are also the land of Krishna,' she added. She said the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir was targeted in Operation Sindoor. She said India was, in a way, carrying out the work of the UN, by targeting terror camps. Priyanka Chaturvedi also took a jibe at Pakistan getting a position to serve as vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the United Nations. 'Do you know what responsibility they got? They have gotten the vice-chairmanship of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. This is like asking Masood Azhar and Hafeez Saeed to fight for global peace and justice. We have to call this out. Not only India but the entire world is suffering. From Masood Azhar to Osama Bin Laden - all have been found there (Pakistan). They have also gotten chairmanship of the Taliban Sanctions Committee,' she said. She said all faiths co-exist peacefully in India. 'The Jinnah inside Asim Munir was woken when he delivered the speech saying Hindus and Muslims cannot coexist. Today, India is a shining example of how 200 million Muslims live in harmony and is a befitting reply to Pakistan,' she said. Chaturvedi said she belongs to a party which is against talks with Pakistan till it supports cross-border terrorism. 'I am proud I come from that party', she said. She gave a call for the diaspora to show support for the Indian armed forces and the diaspora burst into chants praising them. At the start of the community event, the Indian diaspora observed a two-minute silence to pay tributes to people who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Priyanka Chaturvedi told ANI later that it is global responsibility to fight against terrorism. 'We have seen the strength of our diaspora in the six nations we met various officials and we kept forward our views in front of told them the problem of terrorism that we have been facing for decades can also reach your is the responsibility of the world to call out and the various nations that we visited have extended support to us in the fight against terrorism...' The delegation, led by Ravi Shankar Prasad, includes BJP MPs Daggubati Purandeswari, MJ Akbar, Gulam Ali Khatana, and Samik Bhattacharya; Congress MP Amar Singh, Priyanka Chaturvedi from Shiv Sena (UBT,) AIADMK MP M Thambidurai and former diplomat Pankaj Saran. The delegation arrived in Germany after concluding their visit to Belgium. Earlier, Ravi Shankar Prasad, said they raised strong concerns about terrorism during their visit to Brussels and generals of Pakistan 'run that country with the help of a military terrorist coalition', which is a 'threat' to democracy and humanity. The Indian Armed Forces carried out targeted strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of over 100 terrorists. India repelled subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. (ANI)
Express Tribune
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
UNSC appointments validate world confidence in Pakistan's counterterror credentials: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday described Pakistan's appointment to several key United Nations Security Council (UNSC) counterterrorism bodies as a 'matter of great pride' and a reflection of the international community's trust in the country's counterterrorism credentials. The premier's remarks came a day after Pakistan was elected Vice-Chair of the UNSC's Counter-Terrorism Committee and designated to chair the Council's 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee in 2025. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the prime minister said that Pakistan's selection as Chair of the UNSC Sanctions Committee under Resolution 1988 (2011), Vice-Chair of the 1373 (2001) Counter-Terrorism Committee, and Co-Chair of the Informal Working Group on documentation and sanctions, affirms international recognition of Pakistan's 'strong and unwavering commitment to eradicate this global menace.' It is a matter of great pride that Pakistan has been appointed as Chair of UNSC Sanctions Committee under Res.1988(2011); Vice Chair of of the 1373 (2001) Counter-Terrorism Committee; as well as Co-Chair of Informal Working Group (IWG) on documentation and sanctions. These key… — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 5, 2025 'These key appointments validate the international community's confidence and trust in Pakistan's counterterrorism credentials,' he stated, adding that the roles also acknowledged Pakistan's sacrifices as a frontline state in the global fight against terrorism. Highlighting the human and economic cost of terrorism, the prime minister noted that Pakistan had endured over 90,000 casualties and suffered economic losses exceeding $150 billion. 'As one of the biggest victims of terrorism, Pakistan's sacrifices in combating this scourge have been second to none,' he added. Read more: Pakistan becomes co-chair of UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope that these appointments would strengthen Pakistan's engagement with the UN's multilateral counterterrorism framework and reaffirm its resolve to contribute to global peace and security. Separately, Pakistan's Permanent Mission to the United Nations welcomed the appointments, stating that the development represented an acknowledgment of the country's active and constructive role in the UN system, particularly its engagement as an elected member of the Security Council. Pakistan Appointed to Different Subsidiary Bodies of the UN Security Council United Nations, June 4, 2025— In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan has been appointed as Chair of the UN Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), which… — Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanUN_NY) June 4, 2025 'These appointments are an international recognition of Pakistan's counterterrorism efforts,' the mission said in a statement. It added that Pakistan remained committed to working closely with the United Nations and other member states in upholding the UN Charter and contributing to global counterterrorism efforts through international collaboration. According to the updated list of chairs for the UNSC's subsidiary bodies, Denmark will assume the chair of the 1267 ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee in 2025, with Russia and Sierra Leone appointed as vice-chairs. Algeria will lead the 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee, while France, Pakistan, and Russia will serve as its vice-chairs. In addition to chairing the 1988 Sanctions Committee in 2025, Pakistan will work alongside Guyana and Russia, who have been named vice-chairs of the same committee. The 1988 Committee oversees the implementation of sanctions—including asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes—on individuals and entities linked to the Taliban that pose a threat to peace and stability in Afghanistan. Pakistan's recent election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2025–26 term further cements its diplomatic standing at the UN. The country secured 182 votes out of 193 in last year's General Assembly election, significantly surpassing the required two-thirds majority. The UN Security Council is composed of 15 members, including five permanent members—China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States—with veto power, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. The current non-permanent members are Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Somalia.
The Print
05-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Amid India's bid to fix onus for Pahalgam, Pakistan made vice-chair of UNSC counter-terrorism panel
'In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan has been appointed chair of the UN Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), which oversees the implementation of the sanctions measures on the Taliban, and the vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, which monitors the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001),' the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN said in a statement Wednesday. Pakistan's appointment to these UNSC subsidiary bodies came about a month-and-a-half after the 22 April terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam left 25 tourists and a Kashmiri local dead. India has said the attackers were trained and facilitated by Pakistan. New Delhi: Pakistan is set to chair the 1988 United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Sanctions Committee on the Taliban till 31 December, 2025, while also serving as one of the vice-chairs of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. The Security Council makes these appointments based on a consensus among current member-states. The Mission added, 'These appointments represent an acknowledgement of Pakistan's active engagement with the United Nations system including its constructive role as an elected member of the Security Council. They are also an international recognition of Pakistan's counter terrorism efforts.' The appointment as chair and vice-chair is made by the Security Council after a mutual decision is arrived at by the permanent and non-permanent members of the council. Both the 1988 Sanctions Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Committee are subsidiary bodies of the UNSC. The permanent and non-permanent members of the Security Council become their members on an annual basis. Pakistan was elected to a non-permanent seat in the UNSC for a period between 1 January, 2025, and 31 December, 2026. India has been pushing its diplomatic case against Pakistan, particularly with members of the UNSC, following the Pahalgam attack. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts in respective member-states (barring Pakistan, China and Somalia) and presented India's case after the attack. Also, the government has sent seven all-party delegations, led by Members of Parliament, to capitals of all UNSC member states, except Pakistan and China. The all-party delegations also travelled to member states of the UNSC that will be assuming five non-permanent seats starting 1 January, 2026. The five countries elected on 3 June for a two-year term between 2026 and 2027 are: Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia and Liberia. These countries will succeed current non-permanent members Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia. Also Read: Modi's China remarks not as big a leap & Global Times dissects India's manufacturing gamble What are these two bodies The Sanctions Committee was established in 2011, pursuant to the Security Council resolution 1988. The committee is mandated to look after sanctions imposed by the UNSC on the Taliban, conducts periodic review of names of individuals sanctioned, conducts outreach activities and reports to the Security Council on implementation of sanctions. Sanction measures allowed under resolution 1988 include asset freezes, travel bans and arms embargoes. The chair convenes and presides over meetings of the committee. The guidelines of the subsidiary body make it clear that all decisions of the 1988 Sanctions Committee are undertaken by consensus, and if such a consensus is not arrived at, then the matter can be submitted to the Security Council. India was a chair of the committee in 2021 and 2022, the last time it was a non-permanent member of the UNSC. India also chaired the Counter-Terrorism Committee in 2022. This is the first time Islamabad has been made chair of the 1988 Sanctions Committee. The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, with tacit support from Islamabad, though ties have been strained since. Last week, Islamabad announced that it will upgrade its diplomatic ties with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, with the appointment of an ambassador to its mission in Kabul. Pakistan followed China in appointing an ambassador. The decision followed a trilateral meeting between the leaders of China, Pakistan and the Taliban. India does not recognise the Taliban regime, but it maintains a technical mission in Kabul. The UNSC established the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) through the adoption of resolution 1373 in the aftermath of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. The CTC, assisted by the Executive Directorate (CTED), carries out policy decisions and country visits across UN member-states, in an effort to aid the nations in combating terrorism. Pakistan has been appointed as vice-chair to this body. Algeria has been appointed as the chair to the body for the rest of this year, while France and Russia are the other vice-chairs. Meanwhile, Denmark has been appointed chair of the powerful 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UNSC, which deals with sanctions against al-Qaeda and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). For India, the 1267 Sanctions Committee is important given that a number of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists including Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi have been sanctioned under this committee. (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: UN Security Council reaffirms support for Colombia peace process
Business Recorder
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan elected vice-chair of UNSC body
UNITED NATIONS: In a big blow to India, Pakistan has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), marking a significant success for Islamabad on the global stage. The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the 15-nation UN body is responsible for monitoring and guiding international efforts to combat terrorism. In a further diplomatic gain, Pakistan has also assumed the chairmanship of the UNSC's Sanctions Committee, which oversees sanctions against the Taliban. The committee monitors travel bans, asset freezes, and arms embargoes on individuals and entities linked to the Taliban, with decisions made by consensus among all 15 council members. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, has been appointed chair of the 1988 Sanctions Committee. The appointments come at a time of renewed international engagement on Afghanistan, including efforts led by China. Earlier, Afghanistan's interim government announced to upgrade the status of its Chargé d'Affaires in Islamabad to Ambassador. During recent days, diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have taken a significant step forward, with Islamabad elevating its Chargé d'Affaires in Kabul to the rank of Ambassador. In a reciprocal move, the Taliban government has also appointed its representative in Islamabad as an ambassador. According to the Afghan Foreign Ministry, this enhancement in diplomatic representation will pave the way for increased cooperation in various domains between the two nations.
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First Post
04-06-2025
- General
- First Post
Scorching irony: Pakistan to be vice-chair of UN's counter-terror panel, head Taliban sanctions body
As an scorching irony unfolds in New York, Pakistan, often labelled as the 'global exporter of terror', will chair the UN Security Council's Taliban Sanctions Committee in 2025 and will also serve as vice-chair of the Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee. read more A strange irony has unfolded in New York: Pakistan – often referred to as the 'global exporter of terror' – is set to chair the United Nations Security Council's Taliban Sanctions Committee in 2025. It will also serve as vice-chair of the Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee. The Taliban Sanctions Committee, also known as the 1988 Committee, is responsible for measures such as freezing assets, imposing travel bans, and enforcing arms embargoes on individuals and groups linked to the Taliban that pose a threat to peace and security in Afghanistan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Guyana and Russia are set serve as vice-chairs of this committee, which will be headed by Pakistan. Pakistan to vice-chair counter-terror committee Algeria will chair the 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee, with France, Pakistan, and Russia acting as vice-chairs. According to the official UN list, Denmark will lead the 1267 ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee in 2025, with Russia and Sierra Leone as vice-chairs. A non-permanent member Pakistan, a non-permanent member of the 15-nation UN Security Council for the 2025–26 term, will also co-chair two informal working groups — one focused on documentation and procedural matters, and the other on general sanctions issues. India previously chaired the UN Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee in 2022 during its 2021–22 term as a non-permanent member. India has repeatedly highlighted that Pakistan harbours the highest number of UN-designated terrorists and terror outfits. Osama-bin Laden was killed in Pak's Abbottabad Al Qaeda leader Osama-bin Laden, for instance, was found hiding in Pakistan's Abbottabad and was killed in a US Navy SEAL operation in 2011. The Security Council comprises five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US. Apart from Pakistan, the current non-permanent members are Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Somalia. Pahalgam terrorists were backed by Pakistan Recently, Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 innocent civilians in Pahalgam on 22 April, triggering a fierce response from New Delhi. India alleged ' cross-border terror links ' and took strong diplomatic measures against Islamabad, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and expelling Pakistani diplomats. India's Operation Sindoor India responded with precision strikes targeting nine terror locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that nearly 100 terrorists were neutralised in these strikes. 'Pakistan is Global exporter of terror' Experts have long labelled Pakistan a 'global exporter of terror' due to its continued support for extremist groups. This support includes providing safe havens, funding, and training to organisations like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, which have carried out attacks across South Asia and beyond. Terrorism is means of survival for Rawalpindi-based Pak army These groups often operate with backing from Pakistan's military and intelligence services, who use them as tools for strategic influence. In return, these outfits serve to justify the military's dominance within Pakistan's power structure. Pakistan uses these groups to spread terror and target civilians. When India retaliates in self-defence, the Pakistani military – headquartered in Rawalpindi and effectively the real power centre – uses Indian action to stoke fear among the public, thereby consolidating its authority. Pak military's same tactics in Kargil war Similar tactics were seen during the Kargil War, when Pakistani forces occupied Indian positions and falsely portrayed it as a local insurgency. After a strong Indian counter-offensive, Pakistani forces were forced to withdraw. Harbouring terror since birth India, Afghanistan, Iran, and Western nations have consistently criticised Pakistan for harbouring terrorists and using them as instruments of foreign policy. Incidents like the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the discovery of bin Laden on Pakistani soil have only reinforced these concerns. Despite international pressure – including scrutiny from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – Pakistan's military and intelligence networks continue to face serious allegations of supporting terrorism, jeopardising both regional and global stability.
