Pakistan highlights counter-terrorism role at UN Security Council 9/11 commemoration
At a UNSC meeting marking 25 years since the attacks, Pakistan described itself as a key front-line state in efforts against al-Qaeda.
The UN Security Council on Thursday marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Pakistan used the occasion to underscore what it characterized as its leading role as a front-line state in global counter-terrorism efforts against al-Qaeda, the militant group responsible for the 2001 attacks.
Pakistan stated it played a key part in what it described as breaking al-Qaeda's operational capacity during the broader counter-terrorism campaign.
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- At UNSC’s 9/11 attacks commemoration, Pakistan showcases leading role in breaking al-Qaeda’s back — APP (Pakistan)
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