India has strongly condemned Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's address to the UN General Assembly (UNGA), dismissing his statements as "absurd theatrics" and accusing Pakistan of glorifying terrorism. The sharp rebuke came after Sharif's speech at the 80th session of the UNGA, where he addressed various issues, including the Kashmir dispute and the Indus Waters Treaty.

Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot, exercising India's right of reply, criticized Sharif's remarks, highlighting Pakistan's history of sheltering terrorists and its role in the Pahalgam attack. Gahlot asserted that "no degree of drama and no level of lies can conceal the facts" regarding Pakistan's support for terrorism. She reminded the assembly of Pakistan's past actions, including sheltering Osama bin Laden for a decade while pretending to be an ally in the war against terrorism. She also pointed out that Pakistan had shielded "The Resistance Front – a Pakistani-sponsored terror outfit" at the UN Security Council from responsibility for the "barbaric massacre of tourists in the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir".

Sharif, in his address, had accused India of unprovoked aggression and targeting civilians. He also claimed that seven Indian jets were damaged during the May conflict. In response, Gahlot stated, "This assembly witnessed absurd theatrics in the morning from the Prime Minister of Pakistan, who once again glorified terrorism that is so central to their foreign policy". She added, "A picture speaks a thousand words, and we saw many pictures of terrorists slain in Bahawalpur and Muridke terror complexes by Indian forces during Operation Sindoor".

Sharif also raised the issue of the Indus Waters Treaty, accusing India of defying its provisions. He warned that any violation of the treaty would be considered an "act of war". India has put the treaty on abeyance as a counter-measure against Pakistan's cross-border terrorism efforts after the Pahalgam terror attack. India has accused Pakistan of manipulating the treaty process to deflect from its support of terrorism, labeling the arbitration a "desperate attempt" to avoid accountability.

Furthermore, Sharif reiterated Pakistan's stance on Kashmir, assuring the Kashmiri people of Pakistan's support. He asserted that "India's tyranny in Kashmir will come to a grinding halt, and Kashmir will gain its fundamental right to self-determination through plebiscite via the UN resolutions".

Despite the strong rhetoric, Sharif also proposed restarting comprehensive dialogue with India on all outstanding issues, including Kashmir. He stated that "Pakistan stands ready for a composite, comprehensive, and result-orientated dialogue with India on all outstanding issues".

India's strong rebuttal at the UN underscores the strained relationship between the two countries and the ongoing accusations of Pakistan's involvement in terrorism. The exchange highlights the deep divisions and mistrust that continue to plague India-Pakistan relations.