Afghanistan, June 4 -- Pakistan will now chair the UNSC Taliban Sanctions Committee, overseeing sanctions related to the Taliban's activities and influence.
Reports indicate that Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been appointed as the new chair of the 1988 Sanctions Committee. This committee, responsible for monitoring sanctions imposed on the Taliban, was previously headed by Ecuador's representative, Jose Javier de la Gasca, until December 31, 2024.
This leadership change comes amid intensified diplomatic efforts, particularly from China, to engage with the Taliban administration, raising questions about Pakistan's role in managing these sanctions. The 1988 Sanctions Committee oversees m...