EAM Jaishankar hits back at Pakistani reporter over terrorism question at UN briefing

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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sharply rebuffed a Pakistani reporter's question about alleged Indian sponsorship of terrorism, calling Pakistan a "terrorist country" during a UN General Assembly briefing in New York. The exchange occurred on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly after the reporter raised the accusation. Jaishankar responded bluntly, saying, "A terrorist country is asking me that question. Come on," dismissing the query. The remark reflects ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, with both nations frequently trading accusations over cross-border terrorism at international forums.


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