CHAGHI: Pakistani security forces on Monday foiled an illegal border crossing attempt near Nokundi and Taftan, arresting 179 Afghan nationals, security sources said.
The operation followed intelligence reports about movements along remote border routes. Children and women were among those taken into custody.
Officials said the detainees included Afghan citizens speaking Uzbek, and security forces acted to prevent human smuggling and illegal entry.
The authorities have stepped up surveillance in border areas. Security sources said operations against illegal crossings and trafficking will continue.
A UN Security Council report has reaffirmed Pakistan’s long-held position that Afghanistan continues to provide safe havens to terrorist groups, describing cross-border militancy as a growing threat to regional security.
The report covers developments from May 29, 2024, to Nov. 11, 2025. It praised Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations and called them effective, while warning that militant groups remain active inside Afghanistan.
The document contradicts Taliban claims that no terrorist organizations operate on Afghan soil. It says multiple countries confirmed the presence of Daesh (ISKP), the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Al-Qaeda, and Jamaat Ansarullah.
According to the report, the TTP continues to launch attacks against Pakistan from Afghan territory. It described the group as one of the most serious security threats in the region.
The Security Council said the TTP carried out nearly 600 attacks inside Pakistan this year. Pakistani security forces foiled many of them. The report added that militants now target military-linked institutions and Chinese investment projects, raising concerns over regional stability and economic growth.
The report warned that attacks originating from Afghanistan undermine peace, security, and development across South and Central Asia. It said neighboring countries increasingly view Afghanistan as a source of instability.
The document also highlighted economic fallout. It said border closures have cost Afghanistan about $1 million per day. It added that the return of Afghan nationals since October 2023 has further strained the country’s economy and public services.
The report praised Pakistan for arresting Daesh spokesperson Sultan Aziz Azzam on May 16. It described the Al-Azaim Foundation as a key Daesh Khorasan entity responsible for recruitment and propaganda.
The Security Council warned that terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil pose a grave threat to regional peace. It urged Afghan authorities to prevent their territory from being used as a safe haven for militants.
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