India gave a sharp response to Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday. India’s envoy accused Islamabad of hypocrisy and long-term support for terrorism. In a scathing remark, Ambassador P. Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, said Pakistan is “steeped in fanaticism and terrorism and a serial borrower from the IMF.”
Harish compared the two countries, highlighting their different paths. He said, “On one hand there is India – a mature democracy, a surging economy, a pluralistic and inclusive society. At the other extreme is Pakistan, steeped in fanaticism and terrorism and a serial borrower from the IMF.”
Without directly naming Pakistan, Harish stressed the importance of upholding the principle of zero tolerance for terrorism. He said, “It ill behoves the member of the Council to offer homilies while indulging in practices that are unacceptable to the international community.”
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Ironically, Ishaq Dar chaired the UNSC’s open debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.” Dar called for global cooperation through multilateral platforms, despite Pakistan’s history of being accused of using terrorism as foreign policy.
Dar introduced a resolution—later adopted by the Council—urging countries to resolve disputes peacefully through dialogue, mediation, arbitration, and judicial settlement.
Dar said, “Today’s debate is both timely and critical. Multilateralism is not merely a diplomatic convenience; it is the need of the hour. The peaceful settlement of disputes is not just a principle—it is the lifeline of global stability.”
During his speech, Dar also accused India of violating a water-sharing treaty. He claimed India had suspended the agreement unfairly.
“It is most unfortunate and regrettable that India has chosen to illegally and unilaterally hold this treaty in abeyance on baseless grounds, with the intent of choking water flow to 240 million Pakistanis who depend on it for their livelihood and survival,” Dar alleged.
Dar’s comments came just months after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, where Pakistan-backed militants killed 26 civilians, most of them tourists. The attack highlighted the continuing threat of cross-border terrorism.
India’s tough statement at the UN underscores the growing international concern over Pakistan’s use of terrorism while presenting itself as a supporter of peace. Despite speaking about multilateralism and diplomacy, Islamabad continues to harbour terror groups, according to Indian officials.
