Topic: Countering the Threat Posed by Improvised Explosive Devices
Country: Pakistan
Delegate Name: Colleen Kramer
School: Forest Hills Central High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Pakistan position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
In Pakistan, In the last five years, between 2011 and 2015, at least 13,471 people were killed or injured by them, with 10,868 of these being civilians (over 80%). During that time there were at least 805 incidents – hitting a peak of 211 attacks in 2013. This is clearly a significant issue.
Pakistan currently feels that in the realm of combat, they are not technically illegal, however if there is any risk of harming citizens, it immediately makes them illegal. Also, if the bombs are being used in a sense of suicide, Pakistan feels it is illegal in the heart of the beast. Also, using children as suicide bombers is illegal in and of itself until they are 15.
In Resolution #2274 (which was written in March of this year) Pakistan admitted that peace with Afghanistan is well within its realm of interest and we are willing to take the steps to accomplish that.
Overall, Pakistan is more concerned with the well being of our country and our stance with war; however, we are willing to keep it in mind as we step forward strengthening our relationships with surrounding countries.
