Taliban Sanctions Committee & 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee:
Pakistan has been appointed Chair of the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee and Vice Chair of the 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee as part of its term as a non-permanent UNSC member (2025–26).
1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee (TSC):
- A subsidiary body of the UNSC, the 1988 Committee monitors the implementation of sanctions specifically on Taliban-linked individuals and entities.
- Established in: 2011, under UNSC Resolution 1988, after separating from the broader 1267 Al-Qaeda Sanctions regime.
- Objective is to ensure compliance with travel bans, arms embargoes, and asset freezes targeting individuals affiliated with the Taliban who pose a threat to peace in Afghanistan.
1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC):
- A technical committee created to implement UNSC Resolution 1373 following the 9/11 attacks, aimed at strengthening global legal and operational counter-terrorism efforts.
- Established in: 2001, under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, making its obligations binding on all UN member states.
- Objective is to compel states to criminalize terrorism, prevent terrorist financing, and deny safe havens to terrorists.
