India has strongly criticized Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), highlighting the irony of a country with a poor record on minority rights lecturing others on human rights. During the 34th meeting of the UNHRC’s 60th session in Geneva, Indian diplomat Mohammed Hussain stated, "India finds it deeply ironic that a country like Pakistan seeks to lecture others on human rights." He emphasized that instead of spreading propaganda, Pakistan should address the persecution of minorities within its own borders.

Hussain's remarks come amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, with both nations frequently accusing each other of human rights violations. He pointed out that Pakistan's attempts to criticize India on international platforms are overshadowed by its own human rights issues. Other speakers at the session echoed these sentiments, with geopolitical researcher Josh Bowes citing serious abuses in Balochistan. Bowes referenced the USCIRF Religious Freedom Report for 2025, which indicated that over 700 individuals are imprisoned on blasphemy charges, marking a 300% increase from the previous year. He also mentioned reports of 785 enforced disappearances and 121 killings in the first half of 2025, along with around 4,000 missing Pashtuns.

The UNHRC has previously urged Pakistan to take significant steps to halt extrajudicial killings and unlawful arrests, particularly against religious minorities like the Ahmadi community. In a related development, Nasir Aziz Khan, spokesperson for the United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP), called for international intervention regarding the worsening humanitarian situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). He warned that Pakistan has deployed Rangers and restricted communication services to suppress peaceful movements advocating for basic rights and justice.

India's firm stance at the UNHRC reflects its growing frustration with Pakistan's efforts to divert attention from its internal challenges while attempting to gain credibility on the global stage.