Pakistan told the United Nations that it has “credible evidence” that a deadly incident hostage aboard a passenger train in Balutchistan last month was supported by external forces, urging the international community to intensify efforts to keep responsible authors.
Explaining during the launch of the victims of the UN terrorism association, Jawad Ajmal, adviser to the United Nations Pakistani mission, said the Jaffer Express attack was orchestrated by Balutch’s Liberation Army (Bla), causing the deaths of more than 30 hostages and activists during a 36-hour extended stand-off.
“Pakistan has credible evidence that this attack has experienced external sponsorship of our opponents in the region,” said Ajmal, without naming a specific country. He described the incident as an “odious terrorist attack” and called for stronger global mechanisms to prevent such violence.
Ajmal called for an international response depoliticized and unified to terrorism and expressed itself that despite global strategies, such attacks continue to increase. “We must look beyond close political interests and geopolitical agendas,” he urged, adding, “it is only by confronting the roots of terrorism that we can protect future victims.”
He also underlined the long -standing struggle of Pakistan against activism, noting that the country has lost more than 80,000 lives in terrorism in the past two decades. Calling tribute to the security staff, Ajmal congratulated the sacrifices of the application of military laws and forces in the defense of the country.
The remarks of the Pakistani diplomat came in the context of increasing regional tensions, in particular after the murder of 26 Indian tourists, Jammu-et-Cachemire illegally occupied last week-a New Delhi attack blamed in Islamabad. Pakistan categorically denied participation and condemned violence.
Pakistan, he added, had joined the United Nations Security Council to condemn the recent attack on Pahalgam and expressed its condolences to the families of the victims, reiterating its commitment to regional peace.
