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Pakistan's UN Roles Spark Outrage Over Terrorism Tensions

6/7/2025

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Pakistan's new role as chair of the UN Security Council's Taliban Sanctions Committee and vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee has ignited fury in India, especially following a recent terrorist attack. This appointment is seen as a troubling validation of Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts, further straining the already tense diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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Pakistan's new role as chair of the UN Security Council's Taliban Sanctions Committee and vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee has ignited fury in India, especially following a recent terrorist attack. This appointment is seen as a troubling validation of Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts, further straining the already tense diplomatic relations between the two countries.