Pakistan, April 25 -- At a UN panel hosted by Pakistan, security experts warned that terrorist groups are increasingly using artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, and encrypted platforms to expand and decentralize their operations. The discussion is significant as it highlights how emerging technologies are reshaping global counter-terrorism challenges and complicating international security responses. Governments and international institutions are now under pressure to adapt faster regulatory frameworks.

The event was organised by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan in collaboration with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said the global threat landscape is rapidly evolving due to rising online extrem...