In a robust response at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India has firmly rejected Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s claims of victory following recent military conflicts, specifically during Operation Sindoor. India’s First Secretary, Petal Gahlot, highlighted that Pakistan’s military requested a cessation of hostilities on May 10, immediately after suffering extensive damage to its airbases due to Indian strikes, contradicting Sharif’s assertions of repulsing Indian attacks and destroying multiple aircraft. Gahlot emphasized that public images of the destruction in Pakistan discredit Islamabad’s narrative, and she condemned Pakistan’s longstanding practice of sponsoring terrorism, pointing to its protection of terrorist groups like The Resistance Front (TRF), which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on civilians in Pahalgam. She reiterated India’s zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism, stating that both terrorists and their sponsors would be held accountable, and dismissed any notion of international mediation in bilateral issues, asserting that Pakistan must shut down terrorist camps and hand over individuals wanted for terrorism in India for dialogue to progress. This exchange underscores the deep-seated tensions between the two nations, with India continuing to frame its military responses as necessary for national security while challenging Pakistan’s credibility on the global stage. The significance of these developments lies in the persistent and complex nature of Indo-Pak relations, where narratives of victory and defeat are intricately tied to national identities and international perceptions, highlighting the challenges in achieving lasting peace and security in the region.