Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:23am on 17 Mar 2026,Tuesday India Global
At the United Nations, India strongly criticised Pakistan for what it called a “fabricated” Islamophobia narrative. India’s envoy Parvathaneni Harish accused Islamabad of selectively highlighting religious issues while ignoring concerns such as the treatment of Ahmadiyyas and Afghan refugees. Harish emphasised India’s commitment to multiculturalism and religious diversity, noting its historical coexistence of multiple faiths. He urged a broader approach to tackling religious discrimination globally, rather than focusing on a single faith. The remarks came amid rising regional tensions, including recent airstrikes in Kabul, further intensifying diplomatic exchanges between the two nations.
