India slams Pak, says Islamabad has a 'long-standing practice of cross-border terrorism'; warns of consequences

India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations launched a harsh criticism of Pakistan on Friday at the UN General Assembly, warning that cross-border terrorism by Pakistan would have consequences. First Secretary Petal Gahlot described Pakistan's government as a "puppet regime" and rejected Islamabad's remarks on India and Jammu and Kashmir.

Gahlot accused Pakistan of fortifying its capital against its own people and noted that Osama bin Laden was living on the doorstep of Pakistan's premier military academy at the time. She emphasized that India would exercise its right to defend against terrorism and that continued terrorism by Pakistan would have consequences, potentially questioning the foundation of friendship and goodwill.

Gahlot also highlighted Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment, which grants lifelong immunity to the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff, suggesting that the country is ruled by the military. Sharif, who addressed the UNGA amid several crises in Pakistan, including a struggling economy, protests over detained former PM Imran Khan, and unrest in Balochistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

India reiterated its stance that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, while also criticizing Pakistan's actions in the region, including atrocities and denial of basic rights. Pakistan's Prime Minister condemned India for not complying with the Indus Waters Treaty, which the Hague tribunal ruled remains fully in force, warning that any attempt to stop, impede, or divert Pakistan's share of the waters would be considered an act of war.