At UN, India Brands Pakistan a ‘Rogue State’ After Defence Minister’s Shocking Admission

India has labelled Pakistan a “rogue state” at the United Nations, citing Pakistani Defence Minister Khwaja Asif’s recent admission of supporting and funding terrorist groups — a confession made just days after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives.

In an interview with Sky News, Khwaja Asif openly acknowledged Pakistan’s involvement in backing terror outfits. Responding to this, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Yojna Patel, said on Monday that the admission came as no surprise and further exposed Pakistan’s role in fuelling global terrorism.

“It is unfortunate that one delegation continues to misuse this platform for propaganda and baseless allegations against India. The entire world has now witnessed Pakistan’s Defence Minister confessing to his country’s history of training and funding terrorist organisations. This open confession surprises no one and only reaffirms Pakistan’s status as a rogue state destabilising the region. The world can no longer look the other way,” Patel said.

Speaking at the launch event for the Victims of Terrorism Associations Network (VoTAN), Patel recalled the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, noting it marked the highest civilian death toll since the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008. “As a country that has endured cross-border terrorism for decades, India deeply understands the lasting trauma such attacks inflict on victims, their families, and entire societies,” she added.

Patel also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of international solidarity in the wake of the Pahalgam tragedy. “The global community’s firm stand against terrorism is evident. We reiterate that terrorism in all its forms must be condemned unequivocally,” she said, welcoming the establishment of VoTAN as a crucial platform to empower victims and strengthen collective global action against terrorism.

What Did Khwaja Asif Say?
In the widely circulated interview, Sky News journalist Yalda Hakim questioned Pakistan’s long history of sponsoring terror groups. To this, Khwaja Asif admitted, “We have been doing this dirty work for the United States for about three decades… and the West, including Britain. That was a mistake, and we suffered for it. If we had not joined the war against the Soviet Union and later the war after 9/11, Pakistan’s track record would have been unimpeachable.”