India Criticises Pakistan’s ‘Falsehoods’ at UN, Warns Terrorism Will Have Consequences

NEW DELHI — India’s delegation at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on 26 September 2026 denounced statements made by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as “falsehoods” and “deceit,” and warned that Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism would have serious consequences. The remarks were made during a speech by the Indian delegation in the Assembly’s main hall, where the country reiterated its stance on the Kashmir dispute and the Indus Waters Treaty.

UNGA Session Highlights

In a speech delivered by the Indian delegation, the government accused Pakistan of repeating “unverified claims” about the Indus Treaty and the status of Kashmir. The delegation said that Pakistan’s narrative was “contradictory to the facts” and that it was “misleading the international community.” The remarks were made in the context of a broader debate on cross‑border terrorism and the need for a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir issue.

India’s Warning on Terrorism

India’s foreign ministry stated that “terrorism will have consequences” and that the international community must hold Pakistan accountable for its alleged support of militant groups operating in India. The statement was issued by the ministry’s spokesperson during a press briefing after the UNGA session. The spokesperson added that India would continue to pursue diplomatic and legal avenues to curb terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Position

In response to India’s criticism, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif defended his country’s position on the Indus Waters Treaty and the Kashmir dispute. He said that Pakistan had “no intention of violating the treaty” and that it was “prepared to engage in dialogue” to resolve the Kashmir issue. The speech also included a call for “regional cooperation” and “mutual trust” between the two countries.

Context and Background

The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, remains a cornerstone of water sharing between India and Pakistan. India has repeatedly raised concerns about Pakistan’s alleged violations of the treaty’s provisions, especially regarding the construction of dams on the Indus River. The Kashmir dispute, which has been a flashpoint since 1947, remains unresolved, with both sides claiming sovereignty over the region.

India has long accused Pakistan of supporting militant groups that carry out attacks on Indian soil. In 2024, the Indian government filed a case against Pakistan in the International Court of Justice, alleging that the country had failed to prevent the use of its territory for launching terrorist attacks. The UN has also taken up the issue, with several resolutions calling for a ban on cross‑border terrorism.

In the current UNGA session, India’s delegation highlighted the need for a collective international response to the threat of terrorism. The delegation also urged the Assembly to adopt a resolution condemning Pakistan’s alleged support for militant groups and to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that facilitate such activities.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry, in a statement released after the session, said that it would “continue to work with the international community” to address security concerns and that it was “prepared to cooperate with India on counter‑terrorism measures.” The statement also emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty and its willingness to engage in dialogue on the Kashmir issue.

Both sides have maintained that they are committed to a peaceful resolution of their differences, but the UNGA session underscored the deep mistrust that still exists between the two countries. India’s warning that terrorism will have consequences is part of a broader strategy to pressure Pakistan into taking concrete steps to curb the activities of militant groups operating from its territory.