Arsonist As Firefighter?: Pakistan Waging Global War Against Terror, Mohsin Naqvi Tells UN Chief

Last Updated:October 08, 2026, 5:21 PM IST

India continues to maintain that durable peace requires Islamabad to take verifiable, concrete action against terror infrastructure operating within its own territory

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi highlighted the country’s severe personnel losses and logistical strain, arguing that international counter-terrorism frameworks must offer stronger backing to regional states facing persistent cross-border insurgency threats. (File pic/AP)

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed before United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday that Pakistan is engaged in a “global war” against terrorism. The high-level meeting took place in Islamabad on the final day of Guterres’s official visit to the country, as the UN chief concludes his global diplomatic engagements ahead of his term ending on December 31.

Accompanying Naqvi was Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. The Pakistani delegation attempted to frame its internal security struggles and border counter-terrorism efforts as a broader service to international stability, seeking greater recognition from the world body.

Islamabad Seeks External Support Amid Escalating Domestic Surge

The assertion comes at a time when Pakistan is grappling with a sharp uptick in internal militant violence, particularly from groups operating along its porous western border with Afghanistan. Despite Islamabad’s attempt to present its military operations as a global shield, international observers and regional neighbours have long scrutinised Pakistan’s double-edged security policies and historic tolerance of various non-state actors.

During the discussion, Naqvi highlighted the country’s severe personnel losses and logistical strain, arguing that international counter-terrorism frameworks must offer stronger backing to regional states facing persistent cross-border insurgency threats.

Peacekeeping Contributions and Regional Security Debates

The bilateral agenda also focused heavily on UN peacekeeping operations, where Pakistan has historically acted as a major troop-contributing nation. Naqvi cited the sacrifices of 181 Pakistani personnel who have lost their lives under the UN flag, lobbying for expanded participation and executive roles for Pakistani officers within UN global missions.

While Secretary-General Guterres acknowledged the operational sacrifices made by peacekeepers, the broader dialogue underscored unresolved debates regarding regional stability in South Asia. India continues to maintain that durable peace requires Islamabad to take verifiable, concrete action against terror infrastructure operating within its own territory rather than relying on global diplomatic rhetoric.

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What did Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claim during his meeting with UN Chief António Guterres in Islamabad?

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed that Pakistan is currently engaged in a global war against terrorism, while attempting to frame its internal security struggles and border counter-terrorism efforts as a broader service to international stability.

What specific request did Pakistani officials make regarding UN peacekeeping operations during the high-level meeting?

Pakistan lobbied for expanded participation and executive roles for Pakistani officers within UN global missions, highlighting the operational sacrifices and the 181 personnel who have lost their lives under the UN flag.

What is India’s stance regarding Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts and regional security in South Asia?

India maintains that durable regional peace requires Islamabad to take verifiable and concrete action against the terror infrastructure operating within its own territory, rather than relying on global diplomatic rhetoric.

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