Shehbaz Sharif hails Pakistan’s defense, calls for Kashmir, Palestine freedom in UN speech
PM credits Trump for averting nuclear war, urges global action on terrorism and climate crisis
NEW YORK, US (MNTV) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used his address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday to highlight Pakistan’s military resolve against India, reaffirm its stance on Kashmir and Palestine, and warn of existential threats from terrorism and climate change.
Sharif opened his remarks with reference to the recent India–Pakistan standoff, praising the valor and intelligence of the country’s armed forces in repelling what he described as “an enemy attack launched with false pride.”
He lauded Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu for their leadership, saying Pakistan’s military responded with “exceptional professionalism” to defend sovereignty and unity.
The prime minister credited U.S. President Donald Trump with mediating and preventing the crisis from spiraling into a full-scale conflict.
“Without this intervention, South Asia could have faced a catastrophic war, even nuclear, given India’s recklessness,” Sharif told world leaders, echoing Trump’s own account of his mediation efforts.
Turning to Kashmir, Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s historic position that the region remains under Indian occupation and deserves the right to self-determination.
He declared that “one day Kashmir will be free,” urging the international community to ensure implementation of relevant UN resolutions.
On the Middle East, Sharif sharply criticized Israel for its occupation of Palestinian lands and the killing of civilians, including the case of journalist Hind Rajab.
He praised the growing recognition of Palestine by European states and urged others to “follow this just path.” He also condemned Israel’s recent attack on Qatar, expressing solidarity with Doha and support for efforts to achieve peace.
The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s role as a frontline state in the fight against terrorism, condemning the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
He urged Afghanistan’s authorities not to provide sanctuary to groups targeting Pakistan and to take concrete action against them, while also calling on Kabul to uphold women’s rights.
Sharif also used the platform to highlight Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change, recalling the devastating 2022 floods that displaced millions and similar disasters this year.
He warned that the country faces “grave threats” from recurring floods, droughts, and other climate-induced catastrophes, stressing the urgency of global climate action.
The speech combined themes of defense, diplomacy, and humanitarian responsibility, positioning Pakistan as both a victim of external aggression and a proactive contributor to global stability.
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