Pakistan rebuked at UNSC over Pahalgam attack; members reject ‘false flag’ narrative, call missile tests escalatory
- On May 5, the United Nations Security Council convened in a private meeting to discuss the terror attack that occurred on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, mostly tourists.
- The meeting, requested by Pakistan's Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad who denied Pakistan's involvement, occurred amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan and featured no official records or statements.
- During the session, UNSC members rejected Pakistan's 'false flag' claims, questioned Lashkar-e-Taiba’s role linked to the attack, condemned the targeting of civilians, and expressed concern over Pakistan’s recent missile tests.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over escalating tensions, urging both nations to exercise maximum restraint to prevent the situation from escalating into armed conflict, while UNSC President Evangelos Sekeris underscored the Council’s commitment to promoting de-escalation.
- The session ended without resolution as members advised bilateral dialogue, Pakistan was isolated diplomatically, and missile launches by Pakistan raised concerns about escalating regional instability.
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UNSC raps Pak, poses tough questions over Pahalgam terror attack: Reports
United Nations: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has pulled up Pakistan and asked tough questions concerning the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam at its closed session amid the escalating tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad, reports said. The members slammed Islamabad and questioned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba’s involvement in the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people. Though Pakistan claimed that the meeting lar…
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