Jaishankar Questioned By Pak Journalist At UN: “Does Pakistan Have The Right?” | UNGA 2026 | News18

News18 - Sep 26, 2026

A tense exchange unfolded at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York when a Pakistani journalist questioned External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar over allegations that India sponsors terrorism in Pakistan.The journalist asked Jaishankar, “When will your government stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan?” Jaishankar responded: “A terrorist country is asking me that question? Come on.” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, then told the journalist that he had heard Jaishankar’s response.The exchange took place during a press interaction involving Jaishankar and Liberia’s Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti on the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers.The confrontation comes amid continuing tensions between India and Pakistan over terrorism and cross-border security. India has repeatedly called on Pakistan to take credible action against terrorism, while Pakistan has made its own allegations against India.On this edition of CNN-News18, Retired Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla and journalist Hamid Khan debate the exchange, Pakistan’s strategic position and the wider India-Pakistan security equation.Watch the full debate for the key arguments and the latest developments from the UN. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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