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India hits back Pakistan Kashmir “rights violations” claims

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9 years ago

September 22, 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Indian diplomat responds to Pak PM allagations

In a befitting response to Pakistan Prime Minister’s accusations at UN General Assembly against India of engaging in terrorist activities and his warning of a “matching response”, India has, on Thursday, called the neighboring country “Terroristan” for allegedly providing safe havens to global terror leaders and protecting them with political career.

Exercising right to reply after Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi raked up Kashmir issue, Eenam Gambhir, the first secretary at India’s Permanent Mission at UN, said that Pakistan has become “a geography synonymous with terror” with a flourishing “industry” producing and exporting global terror.

Hitting hard at Pakistan, the Indian diplomat at UN said, “By now, all Pakistan’s neighbours are painfully familiar with these tactics to create a narrative based on distortions, deception and deceit.” The state which protected Osama Bin Laden and sheltered Mullah Omar should have the gumption to play the victim, she said.

Substantiating India’s allegations, Gambheer said, “Its current state can be gauged from the fact that Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, a leader of the United Nations designated terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba, is now sought to be legitimised as a leader of a political party.”

Earlier this month India and Afghanistan, in a veiled attack on Pakistan, had called for an end to all forms of support and state sponsorship of terrorism. This was stated at the end of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Afghan counterpart Salahuddin Rabbani held the second Strategic Partnership council meeting, on September 11, at New Delhi.

After their talks, Rabbani and Sushma Swaraj had said India and Afghanistan remained “united on overcoming the challenges posed by cross-border terrorism and safe havens and sanctuaries to both our countries”.

The senior diplomat reiterated India’s position on Jammu and Kashmir and said, “None of this can justify Pakistan’s avaricious efforts to covet the territories the State of Jammu and Kashmir (which) is and will always remain an integral part of lndia. However much it scales up cross-border terrorism, it will never succeed in undermining India’s territorial integrity.”

Syed Akbaruddin, India’s Permanent Representative at UN tweeted about the diplomatic move;[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]Earlier Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, accused India of indulging in terror activities against his country and warned of a “matching response” if it ventures across LoC” or acts upon its “doctrine of limited war against Pakistan.” He also urged UN to appoint a special envoy to Kashmir alleging that India was “brutally” suppressing the people’s struggle in the region.

Playing as victim of terrorism, Pakistan PM said, “having suffered and sacrificed so much due to our role in the global counter terrorism campaign, it is especially galling for Pakistan to be blamed for the military or political stalemate in Afghanistan.”

The Indian diplomat rejected Pakistan’s claim by saying,“ Even as terrorists thrive in Pakistan and roam its streets with impunity, we have heard it lecture about the protection of human rights in India. The world does not need lessons on democracy and human rights from a country whose own situation is charitably described as a failed state.”

Ministry of External Affairs policy document, available at its website, says, “India desires peaceful, friendly and cooperative relations with Pakistan, which require an environment free from violence and terrorism.” However, it further says, “Terrorism emanating from territory under Pakistan’s control remains a core concern in bilateral relations.”

Recently India had successfully convinced BRICS leaders during their Summit at Xiamen, China resulting with a document enlisting Pakistan based groups Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Toiba in the terror outfits list. Earlier China had been blocking India’s efforts to get Hafiz Saeed enlisted in UN terrorists sanctioned list.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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S Jaishankar calls Pakistan a “serial practitioner of terrorism” at UN

S Jaishankar criticised Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, referring to a “serial practitioner of terrorism” and warning against attempts to normalise terrorism.

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10 hours ago

September 27, 2026

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised Pakistan during his address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, saying that a “serial practitioner of terrorism” had misrepresented facts and that arguments were being made to normalise terrorism.

Jaishankar’s remarks came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the UN General Assembly and spoke about the 2025 military confrontation between India and Pakistan.

Jaishankar’s message to Pakistan

Referring to Pakistan without naming it directly in that remark, Jaishankar said a “serial practitioner of terrorism” had misrepresented facts before the UN General Assembly.

He said arguments were being made to normalise terrorism and claim immunity from its consequences, adding that such an approach would not stand.

Jaishankar reiterated India’s position that the country would exercise its right to defend itself against terrorism.

He also said that friendship and goodwill could not coexist with terrorism and that understandings based on such circumstances would naturally be called into question.

“It is for the perpetrator of terrorism to mend its ways,” Jaishankar said.

India stresses zero tolerance on terrorism

Jaishankar described terrorism as a persistent threat to peace and called for governments involved in cross-border terrorism to be held accountable.

He also stressed that there should be no dilution in India’s zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism and particularly called for greater attention to its financial aspects.

His remarks came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif referred to the 2025 India-Pakistan military confrontation during his UN General Assembly address.

Jaishankar backs two-state solution for Palestine

During his UN address, Jaishankar also spoke about the situation in West Asia and said India was prepared to contribute to efforts addressing food and energy security amid continuing tensions and violence.

On the Palestine issue, he reiterated India’s longstanding support for a two-state solution.

Jaishankar said India was also contributing humanitarian assistance and relief efforts for the Palestinian people.

He also warned about continuing threats and pressures around the world and stressed the need for greater stability, security and predictability.

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Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day peace plan, says deal can come after US polls

US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal to end hostilities and indicated that a deal could come after the US midterm elections in November.

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1 day ago

September 26, 2026

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US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing conflict, while indicating that a possible agreement could come after the US midterm elections in November.

Iran had proposed a seven-day framework under which hostilities could be brought to an end, the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened and negotiations over its nuclear programme could resume.

Iran’s seven-day proposal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had put forward the proposal through intermediaries. Under the plan, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened by the end of the seventh day if specified conditions were met, while broader nuclear discussions would restart.

The proposal was based largely on an earlier understanding reached between Washington and Tehran, but Iran sought to implement the latest framework much faster. The earlier arrangement had provided a longer period for negotiations.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway for global energy shipments, making its reopening a key element of any effort to ease the wider conflict.

Trump points to US midterm elections

Trump, speaking at the United Nations, showed no indication that he was ready to immediately resume negotiations on the terms proposed by Tehran.

He called for the economic isolation of Iran and said he believed a deal could be reached after the US midterm elections in November. Trump also said Iran was waiting to see how he performed in the midterm elections.

The remarks came as Iranian officials signalled that they remained open to diplomacy and described the UN General Assembly as an opportunity to revive negotiations.

Nuclear talks remain part of Iran proposal

Iran’s latest plan links the easing of hostilities with the resumption of negotiations over its nuclear programme.

The proposal follows the collapse of an earlier US-Iran arrangement. According to reporting on the latest proposal, the new framework is intended to compress the timeline for implementing commitments that had previously been discussed by the two sides.

For now, Trump’s remarks indicate that Washington is not accepting Tehran’s seven-day framework as presented, while Iran continues to put diplomacy and negotiations forward as part of its proposal.

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Iranian President Pezeshkian at UN says Iranians have been victims of US terrorism

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said at the UN General Assembly that Iranians had been victims of US terrorism and insisted that Iran had acted in self-defence.

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4 days ago

September 23, 2026

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of subjecting Iranians to what he described as terrorism while addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

Pezeshkian said Iran had defended itself against attacks and rejected the characterisation of the country as a terrorist actor. His remarks came during a rare wartime appearance at the UN as tensions between Iran and the United States remain high.

Pezeshkian accuses US and Israel of attacks

Speaking at the General Assembly, Pezeshkian said Iranian civilians had been targeted by attacks and described the actions against his country as aggression.

“We have only defended ourselves. We are not terrorists,” he said, according to the report.

Pezeshkian also accused the United States and Israel of attacking Iran, while maintaining that Tehran’s response was an act of self-defence.

The Iranian president displayed photographs of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and more than 150 schoolchildren who, according to his account, were killed during the early days of the conflict.

Iran’s message at the UN

Pezeshkian’s address came against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and heightened tensions in the region.

Iranian officials had indicated ahead of the UN visit that they intended to highlight what Tehran considers attacks against its people and raise concerns over the international response to the conflict.

The Iranian delegation’s visit to New York also comes amid restrictions imposed by the United States on the delegation’s movement and other aspects of its stay, according to reporting ahead of the address.

Pezeshkian says Iran defended itself

Pezeshkian’s central message at the UN was that Iran’s military actions should be viewed as a response to attacks rather than terrorism.

His description of the conflict and the allegations against the United States and Israel represent the Iranian government’s position. They should therefore be attributed to Pezeshkian rather than presented as independently established facts.