Just before Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif entered the UN headquarters in New York, where he engaged in what India later called “absurd theatrics,” he was confronted by an Indian journalist. As he entered the venue, an ANI journalist asked him when Pakistan would end cross-border terrorism. Sharif responded briefly, and the video of the exchange has since gone viral on social media.
‘When are you going to stop cross-border terrorism?’
“Prime Minister Sharif, when are you going to stop cross-border terrorism? When are you going to stop cross-border terrorism, Pakistan Prime Minister?” she asks as he enters the venue.
PM Shehbaz Sharif, who first dodged the question, turned back after passing through the entry gate and gave his response.
“We are defeating cross-border terrorism. We are defeating them,” he answered.
Ayushi Agarwal then stresses, “India is defeating you, Pakistan Prime Minister.”
#WATCH | New York | "We are defeating cross-border terrorism. We are defeating them," says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif when asked by ANI about cross-border terrorism as he enters the UN pic.twitter.com/pnCeYqZdNp
— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2025
India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people.
Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA
At the UNGA, he hailed US President Donald Trump and reiterated Pakistan’s stance to nominate him for the Nobel. He also credited Trump for “timely intervention” in the military conflict. This is in line with Trump’s big claim that he has brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. India has, however, denied any intermediary role.
He also claimed that Pakistan “downed seven Indian jets”. India, exercising its right of reply, said that “if destroyed runways and burnt-out hangars look like victory, as the Prime Minister claimed, Pakistan is welcome to enjoy it”.
Sharif also brought up the topic of the Indus Waters Treaty abeyance to paint Pakistan as a victim, stating that it represents an “act of war” and snatches away their rights in these waters.
Pakistan also spoke on Kashmir, just like every year, and said that it stands with the Kashmiri people. “One day soon, India’s tyranny in Kashmir will come to a halt,” he said.
He also added that Islamabad is ready for a “composite, comprehensive and result-oriented dialogue” with India on all issues. He earlier noted that long-term peace and stable relations with India are not possible without resolving this issue.