The BRICS TimesPakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed that peace and security are Pakistan’s top priorities. He accused India of violating the Indus Water Treaty and once again sought UN intervention on Kashmir. He thanked US President Donald Trump for peace efforts and appealed to India for dialogue to resolve issues.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and declared Pakistan’s firm stance against terrorism. He revealed that in the last two decades, Pakistan has lost 90,000 citizens in the fight against terrorism. These included children, women, elders, doctors, engineers, and other civilians. Along with these human losses, Pakistan suffered an economic setback of $150 billion.
Sharif said the sacrifice was enormous in the global battle against terror. He remarked, “If someone is killed in New York, it is the same as someone dying in Lahore.” He emphasized that the world has become one family, and peace cannot prevail until terrorism is eliminated entirely.
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Raising the Kashmir Issue
Highlighting Pakistan’s security concerns, Sharif insisted that countries must work together for peace. He said Pakistan’s foreign policy is based on dignity and peace. According to him, every conflict should be resolved through dialogue and wisdom.
He stated, “Pakistan has always maintained that Kashmiris deserve their fundamental right to self-determination, which must be resolved under impartial UN supervision.” India has consistently dismissed such claims, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is its internal matter.
Reference to Pahalgam Attack
Sharif reminded the Assembly that last year he had warned against attacks on Pakistan. He alleged that in May, Pakistan’s eastern border was attacked without cause, but the military responded firmly. He said Pakistani soldiers displayed great bravery and managed to push back the enemy.
Sharif added that India attempted to exploit the incident, but Pakistan called for an investigation into the Pahalgam attack. Despite this, he accused India of targeting innocent civilians. “We defended ourselves with full force, in line with UN rules. Our Air Force shot down seven Indian jets,” he claimed.
The Pahalgam terror attack occurred on April 22, and in May, India launched Operation Sindoor targeting Jaish and Lashkar camps in Pakistan and PoK, killing over 80 terrorists.
Gratitude Towards Trump
Sharif credited Pakistan’s victories to the bravery of its martyrs. He declared, “Inshallah, their sacrifice will never go in vain.” He acknowledged that Pakistan stood united and accepted a ceasefire due to the timely role of the US President Donald Trump.
Sharif noted that Trump prevented major devastation, and Pakistan nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. He added that Pakistan deeply valued Trump’s contribution to regional stability.
India, however, has consistently rejected third-party mediation in ceasefire matters.
Sharif also expressed gratitude to China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Azerbaijan, Iran, UAE, and the United Nations for supporting Pakistan. He said Pakistan is ready to engage with India on all issues, urging for leadership that promotes dialogue instead of conflict.
Anger Over Indus Water Treaty Violation
Sharif criticized India for taking a unilateral step against the Indus Water Treaty. He said this move was “illegal, unilateral, and against international law.” According to him, such actions threaten peace in the region.
He argued that South Asia needs leaders who solve problems through diplomacy, not provocation. He stressed that Pakistan views India’s actions as a direct violation of the rights of 24 million citizens. “We will protect our people’s rights with full strength,” Sharif warned.
Support for Palestinian Freedom
Sharif also expressed solidarity with Palestine, saying Palestinians have faced Israeli oppression in the West Bank for almost 80 years. He reiterated Pakistan’s strong support for Palestinian independence and reminded the Assembly that Pakistan recognized Palestine in 1988. He appealed for more international support for their cause.
He further highlighted Pakistan’s desire for peace in Qatar, Ukraine, and Afghanistan. According to Sharif, Pakistan has made immense sacrifices in its anti-terrorism battle and will continue opposing hatred and violence in all forms.
