India slams Pakistan at UN: ‘Minister’s confession confirms role as rogue state’

In a scathing rebuttal at the UN, India accused Pakistan of openly admitting its longstanding role in nurturing terrorism, branding it a “rogue state” following a startling confession by Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaja Asif.

During the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Association Network, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel, denounced Pakistan’s delegation for attempting to “misuse and undermine this forum” with what she described as “propaganda and baseless allegations against India.”

Patel’s remarks were a direct reference to a recent television interview in which Minister Asif was heard acknowledging Pakistan’s history of “supporting, training, and funding terrorist organizations.”

“This open confession surprises no one,” Patel said. “It exposes Pakistan as a rogue state, fuelling global terrorism and destabilizing the region. The world can no longer turn a blind eye.”

Her strong comments came in the wake of the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir — the deadliest civilian attack since the 2008 Mumbai carnage — which Patel described as a stark reminder of terrorism's far-reaching toll.

She expressed India’s gratitude for the international solidarity shown in the aftermath of the attack.

Highlighting India’s own prolonged battle with cross-border terrorism, Patel underscored the enduring trauma inflicted upon victims and societies.

Quoting the UN Security Council, she asserted: “Perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors of such reprehensible acts must be held accountable and brought to justice. Terrorism is criminal and unjustifiable — regardless of motivation, location, or perpetrator.”

India’s forceful stance signals growing international impatience with state-sponsored terror, as the global community confronts the evolving threats of extremism and violence.