UNITED NATIONS: A Pakistani Journalist Questions Jaishankar at UNGA over allegations of state-sponsored terrorism, targeted killings and alleged support for proxy elements operating against Pakistan during an exchange on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Pakistani Journalist Questions Jaishankar During Exchange at UNGA
Following Jaishankar’s address, the Pakistani journalist asked whether India would respond to allegations concerning its alleged involvement in the targeted killings of Sikh leaders and claims that Indian-linked proxy networks had supported terrorist activities in Pakistan.
The journalist also referred to Pakistan’s allegations that foreign intelligence networks have been involved in targeted killings and disruptive activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. According to Pakistan’s position, dossiers containing what Pakistani authorities describe as evidence of external involvement have been presented before international forums.
Pakistani officials have further alleged that militant elements operating from safe havens in Afghanistan have targeted civilian infrastructure, law-enforcement personnel and development projects. Pakistan has also accused foreign intelligence agencies of providing financial and logistical assistance to proxy networks involved in violent activities.
India has rejected allegations of sponsoring terrorism and has repeatedly accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism. The two countries have continued to exchange allegations over terrorism and security concerns, particularly in relation to violence in the region.
Pakistan maintains that it is itself a major victim of terrorism and has suffered significant human and economic losses in its efforts to combat militant violence. The allegations and counter-allegations remain part of the broader diplomatic tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi.
