India is supporting terrorism, violating minority rights, Pakistan tells UNGA

Pakistan's UN representative has vehemently denied India's accusations of supporting terrorism and violating minority rights, stating that India is the one perpetuating such practices. First Secretary Petal Gahlot from India's Permanent Mission to the UN alleged that Pakistan is behind cross-border terrorism and will face consequences for it.

In response, Pakistan's Counsellor Saima Saleem presented evidence of India's alleged financial backing for terrorist groups like the TTP, BLA, and Majeed Brigade, as well as their involvement in assassination plots abroad. Saleem also highlighted Pakistan's significant loss of lives and economic harm due to terrorism since the turn of the century, while stressing the international recognition of their counter-terrorism efforts.

The Pakistani ambassador emphasized that the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir should be resolved according to UN Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people, contrasting the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir with that of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. She accused India of promoting the Hindutva ideology and discrimination and violence against religious minorities in the latter.

Pakistan maintains that the Indus Waters Treaty remains legally binding and that India's attempts to utilize water as a political tool are unacceptable. Saleem concluded by reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to peace, mutual respect, dialogue, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, while asserting that they will defend themselves against aggression but will never abandon the path to peace.