India at UN Targets Pakistan Over Masood Azhar Reward and Terror Support
India accused Pakistan at the United Nations of using public messaging and a reward for Masood Azhar to deflect scrutiny over alleged support for terrorism.
India has accused Pakistan of trying to obscure allegations of state support for terrorism by announcing a reward for information on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar at a time when Islamabad faces renewed scrutiny over terror financing.
Speaking during a Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee, India's representative said declarations against terrorism were insufficient and that countries must act against its perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors. India alleged that Pakistan's public stance on terrorism does not match its actions and questioned Islamabad's claim that Azhar is operating from Afghanistan.
India also invoked the 9/11, 26/11 and Pahalgam attacks, arguing that the international community should focus on accountability rather than competing narratives. The remarks followed Pakistan's position at the UN, where Islamabad has rejected Indian accusations and maintained that it remains committed to combating terrorism.
New Delhi has previously dismissed Pakistan's announcement of a seven-million-rupee reward for information on Azhar as a publicity move and called for concrete action against terror groups.
The exchange comes as Pakistan remains under international scrutiny over efforts to curb terrorist financing. India also pointed to remarks by Pakistan's Punjab leadership about the security threat posed by militant activity within the country.
The latest UN confrontation highlights how terrorism remains a major flashpoint in India-Pakistan diplomacy, with both sides using international forums to challenge each other's narratives. At the UN, apparently, the argument over accountability is still very much on the agenda.
