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Pakistan PM Sharif Walks Away After Reporters Question Him on Hafiz Saeed
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The NIA’s supplementary chargesheet identifies Hafiz Saeed as “Accused No. 8” in its case alleging a larger conspiracy behind the Pahalgam attack.
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The articles report that Saeed is designated a terrorist under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and is from Sargodha in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
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India’s rebuke included a specific economic criticism: it described Pakistan’s economy as debt-ridden and surviving on bailouts, and said the country should focus on development rather than “coveting territory of others or exporting terror.”
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif walked away from reporters at the United Nations General Assembly when asked about Pakistan's role in harboring terrorists and whether his government would prosecute Hafiz Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Newsable reported that Sharif dodged direct questions despite being at the 81st UNGA, where India had just accused Pakistan of sponsoring cross-border terror.
The confrontation came after India's diplomat criticized Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council, saying the country's debt-ridden economy depends on bailouts and should focus on development instead of 'exporting terror.' Tribune India noted that Saeed, accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks and named by India's National Investigation Agency in connection with the 2025 Pahalgam attack, remains a central figure in the terrorism dispute.
India Accuses Pakistan of Sponsoring Terror at UN
At the UN Human Rights Council, India launched a sharp rebuke of Pakistan's counterterrorism record. An Indian diplomat accused Islamabad of sponsoring cross-border terrorism and urged the country to shift priorities. ANI News reported that India specifically criticized Pakistan's debt-ridden economy, noting it survives on international bailouts rather than addressing its own terror problem.
The accusation directly challenged Pakistan's credibility on global stage. India framed the issue as a choice: focus on economic development or continue 'coveting territory of others or exporting terror.' The timing of the criticism during UNGA highlighted the festering dispute between the neighboring nations.
Hafiz Saeed Emerges as Core Dispute Over Kashmir Violence
Hafiz Saeed sits at the center of the India-Pakistan terrorism row. India's National Investigation Agency named him as 'Accused No. 8' in a supplementary chargesheet alleging his role in the 2025 Pahalgam attack conspiracy. Saeed, designated a terrorist under India's Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, remains based in Sargodha in Pakistan's Punjab province, according to Daily Hunt.
The Lashkar-e-Taiba founder also faces ongoing accusations tied to the 2008 Mumbai attacks. His presence in Pakistan and alleged continued involvement in terror operations fuels tensions. When asked about prosecuting Saeed, Sharif simply walked away—offering no answers.
Sharif Dodges Accountability Questions Amid Domestic Crisis
Facing mounting pressure at home, Sharif chose silence over explanation at UNGA. DevDiscourse reported that the Prime Minister avoided direct questions about Pakistan's continued support for UN-designated terrorists. His refusal to engage left the accusations unanswered during a global forum where Pakistan's reputation was under scrutiny.
The evasion raises questions about Pakistan's willingness to address the terror sponsorship allegations. Sharif's walkaway gesture signals no policy shift on figures like Saeed. With Pakistan's economy struggling and its terror footprint documented by Indian security agencies, the unanswered questions linger.
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