A Theatrical Spectacle: Ex-Diplomat Blasts Pakistan PM's 'Bollywood-Worthy' UNGA Performance

In a scathing assessment that cut through diplomatic niceties, Ambassador Anil Trigunayat, a distinguished former diplomat, has delivered a searing critique of Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar's recent address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Far from a sober presentation of facts, Trigunayat dramatically labeled Kakar's speech a 'virtuous performance, worthy of a role in Bollywood,' effectively dismissing it as a theatrical exercise in deflection and false narratives.

Kakar, in his maiden speech at the global forum, attempted to paint a picture of India as an oppressor and a purveyor of state-sponsored terrorism.

He railed against a 'palpable sense of injustice' in Jammu and Kashmir, echoing long-discredited claims and invoking outdated UN resolutions. He didn't stop there, brazenly accusing India of orchestrating a recent suicide attack by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in Pakistan. This audacious claim, positing India as a sponsor of terrorism, was a central plank of his argument, aimed at turning the tables on a nation that has consistently highlighted Pakistan's own deep-rooted issues with extremism.

Ambassador Trigunayat, however, was quick to dismantle this carefully constructed facade.

He pointed out the stark hypocrisy inherent in Pakistan's accusations. 'It seems Kakar forgot to look in the mirror,' Trigunayat might as well have quipped, as he emphasized Pakistan's well-documented history as a global hub for terrorism. The diplomat highlighted the irony of a nation that nurtures terrorist groups within its borders, using them as instruments of foreign policy, now daring to lecture the international community on terrorism.

He underscored that Pakistan's narrative on Kashmir is not only divorced from reality but also conveniently overlooks its own gross human rights abuses in Balochistan and other regions.

The 'Bollywood' analogy isn't merely a flippant remark; it underscores the dramatic, performative nature of Kakar's speech, designed more for internal consumption and propaganda than for serious diplomatic discourse.

Trigunayat's commentary suggests that Kakar's address was a masterclass in projection, where Pakistan sought to deflect attention from its domestic turmoil, economic woes, and its infamous role in fostering extremism, by aggressively attacking India.

This diplomatic retort serves as a potent reminder to the international community not to be swayed by Pakistan's theatrical laments.

Instead, it urges a focus on verifiable facts and Pakistan's persistent failure to address its own issues, particularly its inability to dismantle the terror infrastructure operating from its soil. Trigunayat's sharp words are a call for an end to the charade, advocating for a more honest and constructive approach to regional stability, rather than relying on performative grievances on the global stage.