Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Avoids Questions on Hafiz Saeed at UN

Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif faced questions about the status of Hafiz Saeed and terrorism-related matters while arriving at and departing from the UN headquarters in New York, but chose not to address the queries.

Journalists attempted to seek clarity on the Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief during the prime minister's movements around the UN complex, following ongoing international concerns about extremist networks operating from Pakistan.

The avoidance comes amid persistent pressure from India and the international community regarding Pakistan's handling of designated terrorist organisations and key figures. Hafiz Saeed, who founded the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, has been a central point of contention in Indo-Pakistani relations for years.

Shehbaz Sharif's silence on the matter reflects the sensitivity surrounding terrorism-related issues in Pakistan's diplomatic engagements. The incident highlights the continued controversy surrounding Pakistan's efforts to combat designated terrorist groups operating within its borders.