China Gives Pakistan Terror Post
By Asmita - Sep 11, 2025
China's decision to hand over the chairmanship of the counter-terrorism group to Pakistan has sparked concerns in international diplomacy, with India strongly objecting. India criticized Pakistan's questionable record in combating terrorism and expressed disbelief at China's choice, calling it a mockery of global security efforts. The move is seen as China's strategy to bolster its alliance with Pakistan, but experts fear it may disrupt regional power dynamics and escalate tensions with India. India has urged the international community to prioritize the fight against terrorism over politics, emphasizing that global peace and stability are at stake.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The decision by China to hand over the chairmanship of the counter-terrorism group to Pakistan has created a stir in international diplomacy. China recently gave Pakistan the command of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), deepening concerns among many countries. The sharpest reaction has come from India. India made it clear that Pakistan’s record in combating terrorism has been questionable, and giving such a nation the leadership of a counter-terrorism group is nothing short of making a mockery of global security and international efforts against terrorism.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs raised strong objections to this appointment. The ministry’s spokesperson stated that Pakistan has been consistently sheltering terrorist groups and turning a blind eye to their activities on international platforms. From the Mumbai attacks to the Pulwama incident, multiple cases have revealed Pakistan’s terror organizations' involvement. India also questioned China, asking on what grounds it entrusted Pakistan, a controversial nation, with such a crucial responsibility when terrorism remains the most serious global menace of our times.
Experts believe that China’s decision is part of its strategy to maintain balance and further strengthen its ally Pakistan. China and Pakistan have long been strategic partners. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, defense agreements, and joint projects highlight the closeness of their ties. In this context, granting Pakistan a prominent responsibility within the SCO indicates Beijing’s intention to reinforce this friendship. However, observers argue that this could create an imbalance in regional power equations and escalate tensions between India and China further, thereby affecting South Asian security dynamics.
India has also appealed to the international community, stressing that efforts against terrorism must not be influenced by politics or bias. India has repeatedly highlighted at forums such as the United Nations that terrorism is not the problem of a single nation but a collective global threat. In this spirit, India believes Pakistan’s role remains doubtful, and giving it leadership sends a dangerous signal. India firmly stated that unless terrorism is eradicated at the grassroots level, there will continue to be serious question marks over global peace and stability, leaving the world’s security environment fragile and uncertain.
