Pakistan Grilled at UN Over Terror Links?

Pakistan was sharply questioned by the UN Security Council following its request for closed-door discussions regarding escalating tensions with India, spurred by the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Sources indicate the council specifically pressed Pakistan for details regarding potential links between the attack and the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant group – a line of questioning suggesting serious international concern over the possibility of state-sponsored or tolerated terrorism. While Pakistan sought to frame the discussion around alleged Indian aggression, the council’s focus on LeT’s potential involvement represents a significant diplomatic challenge for Islamabad. The incident underscores the persistent difficulties in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly when accusations of cross-border terrorism are leveled. The UN Security Council’s pointed inquiries suggest a growing international expectation that Pakistan demonstrate concrete action against groups operating within its borders that are deemed threats to regional stability. This isn’t simply a bilateral dispute; it’s a matter of international security, and Pakistan’s response will be closely watched.