"Terrorist Country Asking Me?" S Jaishankar Rips Into Pak Journalist's Question

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   Jaishankar Rips Into Pakistani Journalist At UN

   Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar sharply rebuffed a Pakistani reporter during the United Nations General Assembly, firing back with the remark that a terrorist country was asking him questions. The exchange occurred against the backdrop of intense diplomatic friction between New Delhi and Islamabad at the UN. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used his address to accuse India of global terrorist exports and raise the Kashmir dispute, while also warning that any diversion of Indus waters would be treated as an act of war. In response, Indian representatives condemned Pakistan for duplicity and hypocrisy, warning that terrorism will have consequences.

   Why it matters

   The confrontation highlights the deep-seated hostility persisting between India and Pakistan on the international stage. Prime Minister Sharif's speech touched upon long-standing territorial disputes and critical resource management concerning Indus waters. India retaliated strongly against these accusations, dismissing them as falsehoods and deceit while emphasizing Pakistan's historical links to terrorism.

   What is confirmed

   • Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded to a Pakistani journalist by asking if a terrorist country was questioning him.
   • Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the United Nations General Assembly and accused India of global terrorist exports.
   • Pakistan warned that any attempt to divert Indus waters would be treated as an act of war.
   • India hit back at Pakistan's UN address by stating that terrorism will have consequences and denouncing Islamabad's duplicity.

   What to watch next

   • Further diplomatic fallout or official statements from New Delhi and Islamabad regarding the UN exchanges.
   • Developments concerning regional water treaty disputes and border security measures.
   Sources used for this update (16)

   1. NDTV — "Terrorist Country Asking Me?" S Jaishankar Rips Into Pak Journalist's Question
   2. The Times of India — 'A terrorist country is asking me': Jaishankar's sharp reply to Pak journalist
   3. hindustantimes.com — ‘Terrorist country asking me’: Jaishankar fires back at Pakistani reporter's attempts to heckle at UNGA
   4. diyatvusa.com — India’s Jaishankar rebuts Pakistan allegation at UN as India signs cybercrime treaty
   5. The New Indian Express — 'Terrorist country is asking me': EAM Jaishankar hits back at Pakistani journalist's terrorism question at UN
   6. Hindustan Times — 'Pak's duplicity will neither benefit it nor the world': India slams Shehbaz's UN address | India News
   7. The Times of India — 'Hypocritical homilies about democratic rights': India flays Pakistan at UN
   8. Rediff — India slams Sharif for raising Kashmir at UNGA, warns of consequences
   9. NDTV — "Terror Will Have Consequences": India Hits Back At Shehbaz Sharif's UN Speech
   10. Rediff — Terrorism will have consequences: India warns Pak PM at UNGA
   11. dw.com — India news: New Delhi, Islamabad trade accusations at UN General Assembly
   12. Deccan Herald — India rips into Pakistan’s ‘falsehoods’, ‘deceit’ at UN; warns terrorism will have consequences
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