Published on: May 6, 2025 | By Bharat Global Time Desk
New York/Srinagar — The United Nations has thrown some sharp, uncomfortable questions at Pakistan after the recent terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir that left several civilians and security personnel dead. In a rare move, top UN officials have openly demanded clarity from Islamabad on its role in enabling cross-border terrorism, raising eyebrows globally and triggering diplomatic ripples across South Asia.
What Sparked the UN’s Response?
Just days ago, a gruesome ambush in the Rajouri sector of Jammu & Kashmir killed five Indian soldiers and injured nine civilians. Initial investigations, backed by intercepts and satellite data, suggest the attackers received logistical and training support from across the border—once again putting Pakistan under the global scanner.
India swiftly raised the issue at the United Nations, urging the global body to call out and condemn “state-sponsored terror.”
The UN’s Unexpected Firmness
In a press briefing, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo stated:
“The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by repeated instances of violence in Jammu & Kashmir. There are credible concerns about non-state actors operating with impunity. Pakistan must answer whether its soil is being used to destabilize regional peace.”
This marks one of the strongest public statements from a UN official in recent years on the India-Pakistan issue.
🇮🇳 India’s Diplomatic Win?
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, termed the UN’s response as a “small but significant shift” in global perception.
“We welcome the UN’s acknowledgment of our security concerns. The world can no longer afford selective silence on terror.”
New Delhi is also pushing for sanctions on individuals and groups operating out of Pakistan, citing dossiers previously shared with international bodies.
🇵🇰 Pakistan on the Defensive
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s UN envoy Munir Akram hit back, calling the UN’s concerns “one-sided” and “influenced by Indian lobbying.” However, experts say that Pakistan may face greater scrutiny and pressure from the FATF and the UN Security Council in the coming weeks.
What’s Next?
The UN has hinted at a possible closed-door session to discuss the matter further. There’s growing chatter about placing long-dormant terror-related resolutions back on the table, especially after mounting pressure from the US, France, and Australia.
