Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif encountered an awkward moment at the United Nations headquarters in New York when a reporter directly confronted him regarding action against Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Hafiz Saeed. Sharif, who had traveled to the city to attend the United Nations General Assembly session, chose to offer no verbal response upon hearing the query, walking away rapidly and exiting the diplomatic premises without speaking to the press.
Reporter Presses on Legal Action Against Lashkar Chief
The encounter unfolded as Shehbaz Sharif was stepping out of the venue following meetings at the UNGA. A reporter positioned along his exit path asked directly when the Pakistani government plans to initiate strict action and hold Hafiz Saeed accountable before the law. Despite clearly hearing the question directed at him, the Pakistani prime minister refrained from answering, sidestepping the topic entirely as he departed the headquarters.
Difficult Reception Marked New York Arrival
The silent departure at the UN follows a frosty arrival for the Pakistani leader in New York just a day earlier. Upon landing at the airport, no American political leaders or government officials were present to receive him. Outside on the streets of New York, Sharif was greeted by hostile placards and banners displaying slogans such as 'chor aaya' and 'cherry blossom', compounding the diplomatic embarrassment surrounding his visit.
