Over 20 regional and international terrorist groups, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), are currently fighting against government forces in Afghanistan, mainly in the border areas, according to a recent UN report.

The tenth report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, submitted to the 1988 Sanctions Committee of the United Nations, shows concern over the Taliban and other associated individuals constituting a threat to the peace, stability and security of Afghanistan.

"Al-Qaida is eager to expand its presence in Barmal District in Paktika Province. It has been intensifying its concentration in the Afghan-Pakistan border area in close cooperation with Lashkar-e Taiba and the Haqqani Network. Al-Qaida members act as instructors and religious teachers for Taliban personnel and their family members," said the report.

It quoted Afghan officials as saying that some 500 Lashkar-e-Taiba fighters are active in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces of the country.

"Kunar Province remains a focal area for foreign terrorist fighters. Of the more prominent groups operating there, Lashkar-e-Taiba reportedly continues to act as a key facilitator in recruitment and financial support activities," the report said.

"The group reportedly tried to manage relations between the Taliban and ISIL and establish some kind of truce. But more recently it has distanced itself from ISIL and has played a more neutral role," it added.

The UN report also indicated that Al-Qaida continues to see Afghanistan as a safe haven for its leadership, based on its long-standing strong relationship with the Taliban.

"Aiman Muhammed Rabi al-Zawahiri, Hamza Usama Muhammad bin Laden and the Taliban leadership have repeatedly emphasised the importance of the alliance between Al-Qaida and the Taliban. Al-Qaida has grown stronger operating under the Taliban umbrella across Afghanistan and is more active than in recent years," the report stated.

It quoted Afghan officials as saying that the number of Al-Qaida affiliates currently assessed to be operating in Afghanistan stands at approximately 240, with the most significant numbers located in Badakhshan, Kunar and Zabul provinces.

Over 20 regional and international terrorist groups, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), are currently fighting against government forces in Afghanistan, mainly in the border areas, according to a recent UN report.

Over 20 regional and international terrorist groups, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), are currently fighting against government forces in Afghanistan, mainly in the border areas, according to a recent UN report. The tenth report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, submitted to the 1988 Sanctions Committee of the United Nations, shows concern over the Taliban and other associated individuals constituting a threat to the peace, stability and security of Afghanistan. "Al-Qaida is eager to expand its presence in Barmal District in Paktika Province. It has been intensifying its concentration in the Afghan-Pakistan border area in close cooperation with Lashkar-e Taiba and the Haqqani Network. Al-Qaida members act as instructors and religious teachers for Taliban personnel and their family members," said the report. It quoted Afghan officials as saying that some 500 Lashkar-e-Taiba fighters are active in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces of the country. "Kunar Province remains a focal area for foreign terrorist fighters. Of the more prominent groups operating there, Lashkar-e-Taiba reportedly continues to act as a key facilitator in recruitment and financial support activities," the report said. "The group reportedly tried to manage relations between the Taliban and ISIL and establish some kind of truce. But more recently it has distanced itself from ISIL and has played a more neutral role," it added. The UN report also indicated that Al-Qaida continues to see Afghanistan as a safe haven for its leadership, based on its long-standing strong relationship with the Taliban. "Aiman Muhammed Rabi al-Zawahiri, Hamza Usama Muhammad bin Laden and the Taliban leadership have repeatedly emphasised the importance of the alliance between Al-Qaida and the Taliban. Al-Qaida has grown stronger operating under the Taliban umbrella across Afghanistan and is more active than in recent years," the report stated. It quoted Afghan officials as saying that the number of Al-Qaida affiliates currently assessed to be operating in Afghanistan stands at approximately 240, with the most significant numbers located in Badakhshan, Kunar and Zabul provinces.

Over 20 terrorist groups, including Pak-based LeT, active in Afghanistan: UN report

Pakistan's flip-flop on terror continues with an updated list of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-plans-to-take-action-against-terrorists-operating-from-its-soil-information-minister-fawad-chaudhary-201103">terrorist organisations in the country</a> saying 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat ud Dawa (JuD) and Falah-e-Insaniat (FiF) have not been banned. The list, issued by the Pakistani Interior Ministry's NACTA or National Counter-Terrorism Authority of Pakistan on March 4, lists the JuD and FiF as organisations "under watch".

Pakistan had on February 21 Pakistan said the JuD and FiF will be notified as proscribed or banned organisations.&nbsp;

The banning was decided after a national security committee meeting held under the chairmanship of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. "It was decided during the meeting to accelerate action against proscribed organisations," a Pakistani interior ministry spokesperson said.&nbsp;

The announcement of the promised ban came during the Financial Action Task Force or FATF meet in Paris from February 17 to 22 at which Pakistan was put under tremendous pressure to act on terror. &nbsp;

FATF had slammed Islamabad in a statement after the week-long meet, saying that the country has not demonstrated a "proper understanding" of the terror-financing risks posed by Islamic State, Al Qaeda, JuD, FiF, LeT, JeM, HQN, and persons affiliated with the Taliban.

Pakistan was greylisted by the FATF in 2018.

Speaking to WION on Pakistan's commitment to acting on terror financing, FATF president Marshall Billingslea said, "We will hold them to it and we expect the time table to be met and action plan to be fully implemented in line with FATF standards."&nbsp;

In the aftermath of the February 14 Pulwama terror attack which killed more than 40 CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir, the US, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan and the EU have called on Pakistan to act on terror.&nbsp;

Pakistan's flip-flop on terror continues with an updated list of terrorist organisations in the country saying 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat ud Dawa (JuD) and Falah-e-Insaniat (FiF) have not been banned.

Pakistan's flip-flop on terror continues with an updated list of terrorist organisations in the country saying 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat ud Dawa (JuD) and Falah-e-Insaniat (FiF) have not been banned. The list, issued by the Pakistani Interior Ministry's NACTA or National Counter-Terrorism Authority of Pakistan on March 4, lists the JuD and FiF as organisations "under watch". Pakistan had on February 21 Pakistan said the JuD and FiF will be notified as proscribed or banned organisations. The banning was decided after a national security committee meeting held under the chairmanship of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. "It was decided during the meeting to accelerate action against proscribed organisations," a Pakistani interior ministry spokesperson said. The announcement of the promised ban came during the Financial Action Task Force or FATF meet in Paris from February 17 to 22 at which Pakistan was put under tremendous pressure to act on terror. FATF had slammed Islamabad in a statement after the week-long meet, saying that the country has not demonstrated a "proper understanding" of the terror-financing risks posed by Islamic State, Al Qaeda, JuD, FiF, LeT, JeM, HQN, and persons affiliated with the Taliban. Pakistan was greylisted by the FATF in 2018. Speaking to WION on Pakistan's commitment to acting on terror financing, FATF president Marshall Billingslea said, "We will hold them to it and we expect the time table to be met and action plan to be fully implemented in line with FATF standards." In the aftermath of the February 14 Pulwama terror attack which killed more than 40 CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir, the US, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan and the EU have called on Pakistan to act on terror.

After saying it will, Pakistan does not ban Hafiz Saeed's JuD & FiF

terrorist-groups-in-pakistan

Terrorist Groups In Pakistan, News on Terrorist Groups In Pakistan, stories on Terrorist Groups In Pakistan, articles on Terrorist Groups In Pakistan, Terrorist Groups In Pakistan stories at Wion, Terrorist Groups In Pakistan news, Terrorist Groups In Pakistan latest news

terrorist groups-in-pakistan

Over 20 terrorist groups, including Pak-based LeT, active in Afghanistan: UN report

After saying it will, Pakistan does not ban Hafiz Saeed's JuD & FiF