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Pakistan Presents “Credible Evidence” of Foreign Sponsorship in Jaffer Express Attack at United Nations
Pakistan tells the UN it has credible proof that the Jaffer Express train attack was externally sponsored by regional adversaries. DG ISPR blames India as the main sponsor of terrorism in Balochistan.
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by News Desk
2025-04-29
Pakistan Presents “Credible Evidence” of Foreign Sponsorship in Jaffer Express Attack at United Nations

Pakistan has told the United Nations that it possesses “credible evidence” proving that the deadly Jaffer Express train attack in March was sponsored by foreign elements, particularly its regional adversaries. This was revealed in a press release issued by the Pakistan Mission to the UN on Tuesday.

Speaking at the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Association Network by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism in New York, Counsellor Jawad Ajmal condemned the attack and extended condolences to the victims of the recent Pahalgam incident in Indian-occupied Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. He also reiterated Pakistan’s demand for justice and accountability in all acts of terrorism.

Ajmal highlighted the March 11 hijacking of the Jaffer Express, in which terrorists from the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) ambushed the Peshawar-bound train carrying 440 passengers. A 48-hour security operation ensued, resulting in the neutralization of 33 militants with no hostage casualties, as confirmed by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.

Ajmal said Pakistan has irrefutable evidence showing the attack was orchestrated and supported by regional enemies. He called on the global community to adopt a uniform, victim-centric approach and hold both terrorists and their handlers accountable, stressing that “state-sponsored terrorism” must be addressed comprehensively.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s position, Ajmal added that the country has lost over 80,000 lives to terrorism in the past two decades and continues to battle extremist threats with resilience. He stressed the need for a consensual international definition of terrorism, one that accounts for emerging trends, including the use of social media, the dark web, and disinformation campaigns to spread hate, incite violence, and fuel extremism.

He also underlined the importance of distinguishing between terrorism and legitimate struggles for self-determination, stating that political agendas should not overshadow victims’ rights.

Meanwhile, Pakistan's Foreign Office reiterated that during the Jaffer Express incident, calls from the terrorists were traced back to Afghanistan. However, FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan clarified there was no shift in Pakistan's stance — maintaining that India remains the main sponsor of terrorism against Pakistan, especially in Balochistan.

Lt Gen Chaudhry echoed this in a separate briefing, stating that Indian support is evident in several Balochistan-based terror incidents. “We must understand that in this terrorist incident and others before, the main sponsor is your eastern neighbour [India],” he added, revealing that weapons used in the attack had Afghan and foreign origins.
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