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Shehbaz Sharif addresses UNGA on Houthi attacks and Kashmir
At the 81st UN General Assembly, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed several regional and security issues. He condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that any threat to the sanctity of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina is a “red line that must never be crossed.”
Sharif also raised the Kashmir dispute, calling for a “just and fair solution” and a free plebiscite. He credited former US President Donald Trump for his “timely intervention” during the 2025 conflict between India and Pakistan, which Sharif claimed prevented an all-out war.
During his visit, Sharif faced intense questioning from journalists regarding Pakistan's alleged sheltering of terrorists. He declined to respond to inquiries concerning when his administration would prosecute Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed.
In response to Sharif's remarks, Indian diplomats criticized Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism. Petal Gahlot, First Secretary at India's UN Mission, asserted that Pakistan's support for terrorism would have consequences and urged the assembly to recognize the reality of Islamabad's policies.
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Hafiz Saeed · India · Kshitij Tyagi · Lashkar-e-Taiba · Petal Gahlot · Shehbaz Sharif · United Nations
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- [● 10 SOURCES] Shehbaz Sharif declined to respond to questions regarding terrorism and Hafiz Saeed during his visit to the 81st UN General Assembly. navbharatlive.com · www.aajtak.in · www.connectedtoindia.com · www.indiandefensenews.in · www.newsbytesapp.com · +3 more
- [DISPUTED] Journalists asked Shehbaz Sharif when he would prosecute Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed as he left the UN headquarters. navbharatlive.com · www.aajtak.in · www.connectedtoindia.com · www.indiandefensenews.in · www.newsbytesapp.com · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The NIA named Hafiz Saeed as Accused Number 8 in a supplementary chargesheet regarding the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack. www.aajtak.in · www.indiandefensenews.in · www.newsbytesapp.com · odishabytes.com
- [DISPUTED] Journalists asked Shehbaz Sharif when his administration would stop harboring terrorists as he entered the UN headquarters. navbharatlive.com · www.aajtak.in · www.connectedtoindia.com · www.indiandefensenews.in · www.newsbytesapp.com · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi urged Pakistan to focus on its economy and development rather than sponsoring cross-border terrorism. www.aajtak.in · www.indiandefensenews.in · www.newsbytesapp.com · odishabytes.com · www.maalaimalar.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hafiz Saeed is a designated terrorist under the United Nations Security Council sanctions regime. www.connectedtoindia.com · odishabytes.com · www.aajtak.in
- [● 8 SOURCES] Houthi attacks on the holy cities of Mecca and Medina constitute a red line that must not be crossed. antiguatribune.com · www.arabnews.pk · bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · stvincenttribune.com · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] UN Secretary-General António Guterres commended Pakistan's role in countering terrorism and its mediation efforts. www.economy.pk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Shehbaz Sharif credited Donald Trump for his timely intervention in the 2025 conflict between India and Pakistan. thefederal.com · english.mathrubhumi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot stated that Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism would have consequences. english.mathrubhumi.com