Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following the brutal Pahalgam terror attack. In the attack, Pakistani terrorists killed 26 innocent people, most of whom were tourists. In response, India strongly criticised Pakistan during a statement at the United Nations. India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel, pointed to an admission by Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif. She said his open confession about Pakistan’s past actions was not shocking. “The whole world has heard Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif admitting and confessing Pakistan’s history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations in a recent television interview. This open confession surprises no one and exposes Pakistan as a rogue state fuelling global terrorism and destabilising the region. The world can no longer turn a ignorant,” Patel said.
Patel Accuses Pakistan of Misusing the UN Stage
Besides attacking Pakistan’s terror links, Patel criticised Islamabad for using the United Nations to spread propaganda. She said Pakistan repeatedly made baseless allegations against India instead of addressing its own actions.
Patel made these remarks during the launch event of the Victims of Terrorism Association Network (VOTAN). The network is aimed at supporting survivors of terrorism and helping them become voices for peace and advocacy.
India Points to Cross-Border Terror Links
After the Pahalgam tragedy, India alleged direct cross-border involvement in the attack. The Resistance Front (TRF), a group believed to be a front for Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the violence. In a firm response, India decided to downgrade diplomatic relations with Pakistan. Moreover, India also suspended the Indus Water Treaty, which had governed water sharing between the two nations for decades.
Pakistan Defence Minister’s Startling Admission
Adding fuel to India’s accusations, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif admitted to his country’s terror links during an interview with Sky News. When asked about Pakistan’s support for terrorist groups, Asif said Pakistan acted on behalf of Western nations. “We have been doing this dirty work for the US for the past three decades, including the West and UK,” he said. His admission further strengthened India’s stand at the United Nations, exposing Pakistan’s long history of supporting terrorism.
