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Jaishankar Slams Pakistan at UN: Calls it a 'Consistent Practitioner of Terrorism'
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, calling it a 'consistent practitioner of terrorism'.
- •Jaishankar stated that state-sponsored terrorism is contrary to the international system and emphasized a 'zero tolerance' policy against it.
- •His strong message followed Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif's address at the UNGA, where he raised the Kashmir issue and the Indus Waters Treaty.
- •Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot responded to Pakistan, highlighting its history of harboring terrorists, including Osama bin Laden, and cross-border terrorism.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar strongly criticized Pakistan during the 81st UNGA session, labeling it without naming it as a consistent and serial practitioner of terrorism. He stated that state-sponsored cross-border terrorism threatens global peace and that nations engaging in such practices must face strict accountability.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif addressed the UNGA by raising the Kashmir issue and claiming locals await a free and impartial plebiscite. He also warned that any diversion or blocking of water allocated to Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty would be treated as an act of war.
Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot used the Right of Reply to denounce Pakistan's claims and highlight its long history of harboring terrorists like 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden. Additionally, EAM S Jaishankar sharply shut down a Pakistani journalist trying to heckle him by stating, "A terrorist country is asking me that question."
