Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed at the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2025, that Pakistani fighter jets turned seven Indian jets into scrap during a military conflict in May earlier this year. He praised the Pakistani Air Force pilots as “falcons” for their role in the conflict, referring to the Indian military’s actions as “unprovoked aggression.”
India dismissed these claims as baseless, asserting that Pakistan’s military harbours terrorism and downplays its own losses. Sharif also credited US President Donald Trump for facilitating a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Sharif nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in facilitating the ceasefire between India and Pakistan following the May 2025 conflict. Sharif lauded Trump as “a man of peace” and praised his “bold and visionary leadership” in brokering the ceasefire. Sharif expressed deep appreciation for Trump’s active role, stating the nomination was the least Pakistan could do to honour his contribution to peace in the region.
Bold Claims and Diplomatic Fallout at UNGA
During his address, Shehbaz Sharif spoke of “Operation Sindoor,” India’s retaliatory strikes launched after the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 innocent civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. He accused India of political opportunism and ignoring Pakistan’s calls for an independent investigation.
Sharif hailed Pakistan’s military response under Field Marshal Sayas Munir and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Babar Siddhu, claiming Pakistan had repelled Indian attacks with “stunning professionalism” and shot down multiple Indian aircraft.
However, Indian officials rebutted these claims, with First Secretary Petal Gahlot calling them “absurd theatrics” and accusing Sharif of glorifying terrorism while the Indian military targeted terror infrastructure with precision strikes and minimized civilian harm.
Background: Conflict and Ceasefire Efforts
The conflict reignited tensions over Kashmir following a terror attack in Pahalgam. India launched “Operation Sindoor” targeting terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, while Pakistan claimed success in aerial combat. The crisis de-escalated following a ceasefire mediated by US President Donald Trump, whom Sharif praised as a “man of peace.”
The dispute over Kashmir and failed confidence-building measures underscore long-standing animosities and a volatile region, further exacerbated by disputes over the Indus Waters Treaty, which Sharif labelled as “an act of war” due to India’s abeyance of the treaty.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
The starkly contrasting narratives from India and Pakistan serve as a reminder of the fragility of peace and the dangers of heated rhetoric. While sovereignty and security are paramount, aggression and misinformation endanger lives and regional stability. The Logical Indian urges citizens and leaders alike to prioritise dialogue, transparency, and empathy in resolving disputes.
