Pakistan accuses India of cross-border terrorism at UN

WEB DESK: Pakistan has launched a sharp diplomatic rebuke against India during the UN Security Council’s annual open debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, accusing its neighbour of a pattern of aggressive behaviour while claiming the moral high ground on peace and international law.

Counsellor Saima Saleem, exercising Pakistan’s right of reply to remarks made by the Indian representative, criticised New Delhi for what she described as disinformation and deflection from its own record.

She alleged that India exports terrorism abroad, occupies territory by force, persecutes minorities domestically, weaponises water resources, and commits acts of aggression in the region, all while attempting to lecture others on civilian protection.

Call for dialogue amid accusations

“While Pakistan stands for peace, dialogue, peaceful settlement of disputes and adherence to international law, India stands exposed by terrorism, occupation, aggression, repression and disregard for international law,” Saleem stated, according to the remarks shared by Pakistan’s mission.

The exchange underscores the enduring tensions between the two nuclear-armed rivals, particularly over the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan frequently raises allegations of Indian human rights violations in the territory, while India has long accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border militancy.

Such verbal clashes are common in UN forums, where both nations use the platform to press their longstanding narratives.

The debate highlighted broader concerns about civilian casualties in armed conflicts worldwide, but the India-Pakistan exchange quickly turned into a bilateral confrontation marked by mutual recriminations.