New York [US], May 6 (ANI): Pakistan faced significant pushback from fellow members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during a closed-door informal session held Monday, as it attempted to push a “false-flag” narrative regarding the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, India, sources told ANI.
The meeting, requested by Pakistan—currently a non-permanent member of the UNSC—took place without any formal statement being issued by the Council. Greece, which holds the Council presidency for May, oversaw the deliberations.
According to diplomatic sources present at the session, UNSC members posed tough questions to the Pakistani delegation, dismissing claims that India had orchestrated the attack. Instead, several nations reportedly questioned whether Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—a UN-designated terrorist group with longstanding ties to Pakistan—could be behind the assault.
There was broad condemnation of the attack, with some Council members emphasizing the targeting of civilians based on religious identity and the imperative for accountability. Discussions also touched on the escalatory tone of Pakistan’s recent missile tests and nuclear rhetoric, including the training launch of a Fatah Series surface-to-surface missile on Monday during ongoing “Exercises Indus.”
Pakistan’s attempt to internationalize the issue appeared to gain no traction, with multiple members urging bilateral dialogue with India instead. The lack of support represents a significant diplomatic setback for Islamabad.
Compounding Pakistan’s challenges, Dawn News reported a dramatic drop in Chenab River water flow—from 35,000 cusecs on Sunday to just 3,100 cusecs on Monday at the Marala headworks. The decline follows India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam incident, which is now believed to be impacting water access for critical irrigation systems in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
In further fallout, Lufthansa Airlines announced it had suspended flights using Pakistani airspace, citing security concerns. This follows India’s issuance of a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) restricting access to its airspace for all Pakistani-registered, operated, or leased aircraft—including military flights—from April 30 to May 23.
The UNSC session, Pakistan’s diplomatic isolation, and the broader geopolitical implications underscore growing regional tensions and the firm international consensus against terrorism.
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