India strongly condemned Pakistan at the United Nations, calling it a “rogue state” after Pakistan’s defence minister Khwaja Asif openly admitted to supporting and funding terrorist groups, in remarks made during an interview with Sky News.
Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir — the deadliest since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, claiming 26 lives — India’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, Yojna Patel, delivered a sharp rebuke on Monday.
“It is unfortunate that a particular delegation misuses this forum for baseless propaganda against India,” Patel stated. “The world heard Pakistan’s defence minister admitting his country’s record of supporting, training, and funding terrorist organisations. This open confession surprises no one. It only cements Pakistan’s status as a rogue state promoting global terrorism,” she added.
Patel urged the international community not to turn a blind eye to Pakistan’s actions, calling for stronger global resolve against terrorism.
Speaking at the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Associations Network (VoTAN), Patel underscored the long-term suffering faced by terrorism victims. She praised the establishment of VoTAN, describing it as a critical platform for supporting victims and reinforcing global anti-terrorism efforts.
India, she affirmed, values the widespread support received from world leaders after the Pahalgam attack, reflecting a growing zero-tolerance approach to terrorism globally.
In a televised interview, Defence Minister Khwaja Asif candidly admitted, “We have been doing this dirty work for the United States and the West for about three decades. It was a mistake, and we suffered for it.” He linked Pakistan’s involvement to Cold War dynamics and the post-9/11 era, acknowledging the heavy cost the country has paid.
