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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged a UN panel to find out how the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is acquiring modern weaponry to carry out terrorist attacks in the country.<\/p>\n
Pakistan\u2019s Deputy Permanent Representative Usman Jadoon highlighted the alarming trend during a UN Security Council open debate on the threat posed by the diversion, illicit trafficking, and misuse of small arms and light weapons.<\/p>\n
He argued that terrorist groups like TTP acquire such weapons \u201cfrom illicit arms markets or receive them from entities that want to destabilise a particular region or country.\u201d<\/p>\n
He then demanded \u201can investigation into how the TTP acquired the sophisticated weapons\u201d being used against Pakistan.<\/p>\n
Ambassador Jadoon said Pakistan will continue to work closely with the international community towards exposing those who were responsible for supporting, financing and externally sponsoring such operations<\/p>\n
He pointed out that \u201cterrorists and criminals do not manufacture these advanced arms; instead, they acquire them from illicit markets or entities with intentions to destabilise specific regions or countries.\u201d<\/p>\n
And it\u2019s the \u201cresponsibility of all the states and the UN to take measures to prevent illicit trade, transfer and diversion of these arms,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Promising continued collaboration with the international community, the Pakistani envoy said that Pakistan\u2019s strong stance on this issue \u201cunderscores the country\u2019s commitment to global peace and security.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a separate but equally significant development, Pakistan has urged the establishment of a special tribunal and accountability mechanism to investigate Israel\u2019s alleged war crimes against Palestinians. Munir Akram, Pakistan\u2019s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, made this demand at an Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly on the Situation in Palestine.<\/p>\n
These diplomatic initiatives highlight Pakistan\u2019s proactive engagement on the global stage, addressing critical issues and advocating for justice, accountability, and lasting peace in regions marred by conflict.<\/p>\n
Published in Dawn, December 17th, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged a UN panel to find out how the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is acquiring modern weaponry to carry out terrorist attacks in the country. 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