Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has faced pointed questions from reporters outside the United Nations headquarters in New York during his visit for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to the information provided, reporters questioned Sharif about Hafiz Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the United Nations. Reporters repeatedly asked the Pakistani Prime Minister when Hafiz Saeed would be prosecuted and also questioned Pakistan over its alleged handling of terrorists. As the questions were directed at him, Sharif reportedly did not respond. He was seen gesturing with his hand and continuing to walk without addressing the questions. The exchange took place outside the UN headquarters as Sharif arrived in New York to participate in the 81st UN General Assembly session. The incident quickly drew attention because of the repeated questions concerning Hafiz Saeed and Pakistan’s approach toward terrorism-related cases. The questions included, “Prime Minister, when will you stop harbouring terrorists?” and repeated demands to know when Hafiz Saeed would be prosecuted. Sharif’s decision not to respond to the questions has become a talking point surrounding his UNGA visit. The episode also comes amid continued international scrutiny of Pakistan’s record and policies concerning terrorism and militant groups. The incident was captured on camera, with the exchange showing reporters repeatedly questioning the Pakistani Prime Minister as he moved past them.
