Congress Urges Global Support Against Terrorism Linked to Pakistan
Congress Party's Call for International Support
The Congress party has appealed to the global community to recognize and back India's position regarding terrorism that originates from Pakistan. Mallikarjun Kharge, the party president, emphasized this on Thursday, highlighting the recent financial aid and loans provided to Pakistan, which he claims will be diverted towards military purposes. He firmly stated that Pakistan, identified as a 'perpetrator of terror,' should not be equated with India, a nation that suffers from terrorism. 'Pakistan is the perpetrator of terror. India is a victim of terror. They cannot be equated. They should not be hyphenated,' Kharge expressed in a post on social media.
Kharge criticized the financial support approved by international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and Asian Development Bank (ADB), arguing that these funds would bolster Pakistan's military, which he believes will further threaten Indian security. He also condemned Pakistan's recent appointment as vice-chair of the United Nations Security Council's Counter Terrorism Committee and its role as chair of the Taliban Sanctions Committee for 2025, labeling these developments as 'unfortunate, ill-informed, and unacceptable.'
The Congress leader urged the international community to acknowledge India's request to reinstate Pakistan on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, advocating for diplomatic measures to separate the two nations' standings globally. 'The international community must see merit in India's case that Pakistan should be included back in the FATF grey list for monitoring of its terror financing,' Kharge's post stated. He noted that Pakistan has been placed on this list three times previously, in 2008, 2012, and 2018, with two instances occurring under the leadership of former Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'Holding Pakistan accountable for its actions is essential not only for India but for the global community as a whole. It is important to remember that Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, was located and killed in Pakistan. Additionally, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the chief architect of those attacks, was also from Pakistan,' Kharge added. Earlier, Congress member Pawan Khera criticized the ongoing legitimization of terrorism sponsored by Pakistan, pointing out the implications of Pakistan's leadership roles in the UNSC and its financial support from international banks.
Khera remarked that the loans to Pakistan and its involvement in the UNSC committees reflect a significant failure in India's foreign policy. 'On June 4, Pakistan was elected as Chairman of the UNSC Taliban Sanctions Committee and Vice Chairman of the UNSC Counter Terrorism Committee. This situation highlights the unfortunate state of our foreign policy collapse, raising questions about how the global community can continue to legitimize Pakistan's sponsorship of terrorism,' Khera stated in a post on social media.
In 2025, Pakistan is set to chair the United Nations Security Council's Taliban Sanctions Committee, which is tasked with enforcing sanctions, asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes against individuals or organizations linked to the Taliban. This year, Pakistan will also serve as the vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, established in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in the United States, aimed at implementing measures to combat terrorism worldwide. Following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India initiated an international diplomatic effort, dispatching members of Parliament from various political parties to engage with leaders in multiple countries.