Special Correspondent
NEW YORK: The United Nations has issued a strong warning over Afghanistan’s worsening economic and security situation, stating that the country’s economy has collapsed since the Taliban took power, pushing Afghanistan into deep international economic and diplomatic isolation.
According to a latest UN Counter Financing of Terrorism report, Afghanistan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 6.5 percent in early 2025, reflecting a sharp economic downturn. The report highlights that unemployment has surged to 75 percent, while more than 30 million people are now living in extreme poverty.
The UN noted that Afghanistan has remained excluded from the global banking system for several years, severely limiting foreign investment, international financial assistance, and trade activities. The report emphasized that without adherence to basic human rights standards, the Taliban-led government cannot gain financial support or legal recognition from the international community.
Serious security concerns were also raised, with the report stating that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ISIS-Khorasan continue to use Afghan territory to carry out terrorist activities.
These findings reinforce Pakistan’s long-standing position that cross-border terrorism is being orchestrated from Afghan soil, a claim for which Pakistan has already provided evidence to the international community.
Meanwhile, global human rights organizations have accused the Taliban government of grave human rights violations, particularly against women, minorities, and political opponents, and continue to call for accountability.
