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Who is Petal Gahlot, Indian diplomat who took on Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif at UN?
Published on: Sept. 27, 2025, 11:29 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot accused Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif of ‘glorifying terrorism’ while dismissing his remarks at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as ‘absurd theatrics’. Underlining how Islamabad ‘pleaded’ for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor in May, she said terrorism is ‘central to their foreign policy’. Her sharp rebuke has gained traction back home. But who is she?