New York: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing the United Nations General Assembly, delivered a forceful speech touching on national security, regional disputes, and global justice.
He stated that the incident at Pahalgam had been politically exploited and praised Pakistan’s armed forces for their courage.
Under the command of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Babar, the Pakistan Air Force shot down seven Indian aircraft, while the military, led by Field Marshal Asim Munir, demonstrated remarkable bravery.
“We had clearly won that war,” he said, noting that the response to India will be remembered in history.
Despite victory, Pakistan accepted a ceasefire offer, showing a commitment to peace.
He saluted the martyrs, declaring that they will forever be honored with dignity and respect.
He added that if U.S. President Donald Trump had not intervened, the conflict could have had devastating consequences and said President Trump deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for his role.
Turning to water issues, the Prime Minister warned that any unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India would be unacceptable and would be considered an act of war.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people, asserting that they will one day achieve their right to self-determination and be freed from Indian oppression.
On Palestine, Shehbaz Sharif described the ongoing injustices against Palestinians as a stain on the world’s conscience.
He condemned Israel’s aggressive actions and highlighted violent attacks by illegal settlers in the West Bank, calling the suffering of the Palestinian people one of the worst tragedies of our time.
The Prime Minister firmly condemned all forms of terrorism, reminding the world that Pakistan has sacrificed 90,000 lives in the fight against extremism.
He described terrorism as a grave threat to global peace and identified groups such as the TTP, the so-called Kharijite factions, the BLA, and the Majeed Brigade as being involved in cross-border violence from Afghan territory.
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He urged the Afghan interim government to act decisively against these militants and emphasized that Pakistan views terrorist attacks in London or New York the same way it views attacks within its own borders. He also warned that India’s Hindutva ideology poses a serious danger to regional stability.
