UNSC Questions Pakistan on Pahalgam Attack, Slams Missile Escalation
Sources say that during the closed-door consultation of the UNSC on Monday, May 5, 2025, Japan had tough scrutiny for Pakistan in regard to the events surrounding the recent terror attack in Pahalgam
UNSC Grills Pakistan on Pahalgam, Flags Missile Tests as Escalatory
Sources say that during the closed-door consultation of the UNSC on Monday, May 5, 2025, Japan had tough scrutiny for Pakistan in regard to the events surrounding the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and subsequent missile tests. Various UNSC members questioned Pakistan on its version of the terrorist act and raised concern over the military moves, calling them escalatory.
The informal session was requested by Pakistan in increasing tensions with India following the April 22 attack that left 26 people dead, mostly tourists. Several members put forth sharp questions. Pakistan’s attempt to push a “false flag” scenario on the Pahalgam incident was rejected by several council members, sources say. Instead, there was a universal condemnation of the terrorist act, stressing firmly on the need for accounting. Some members pointedly raised concerns regarding the targeting of tourists allegedly because of their religious faith.
The missile tests conducted by Pakistan were under further scrutiny. Numerous UNSC members reportedly expressed their fears that these missile tests appeared to be contributing negatively to the already tense relations between India and Pakistan, along with the nuclear rhetoric from Pakistan. These actions were deemed as factors of escalation with the potential of destabilizing the region further.
Sources indicate that UNSC members actively inquired from Pakistan about Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) involvement since it is a known terrorist organization with ties to Pakistan involved in Pahalgam attack.
Sources indicate that this interrogation displays suspicion about Pakistan’s denial of involvement and emphasizes the need for clear actions against terrorist organizations located inside its territory.
The international community displayed no backing when Pakistan attempted to elevate the Kashmir issue at the United Nations Security Council following the terrorist strike.
Several member states of the United Nations recommended Pakistan should resolve its issues directly with India because these countries preferred India and Pakistan to communicate directly.
After this UNSC session Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad reiterated Islamabad’s official stance that Pakistan had no part in Pahalgam attack while criticising Indian reports of having suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. The closed-door consultations at the UNSC led to no public declaration from the organization so it became apparent that member states could not agree on taking any particular action or making any official pronouncement.
The lack of an official press release from the UNSC does not diminish the fact that the body demonstrated its worry about rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The Council members displayed their concerns about future regional conflicts through their questions toward Pakistan about Pahalgam and their disapproval of its missile testing. Bilateral dialogue remains the foremost strategy because the worldwide community believes that India and Pakistan need to address their disputes through direct and peaceful means.
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