Pakistan, May 21 -- Pakistan and India exchanged sharp accusations during a debate at the United Nations (UN) Security Council on the protection of civilians, with Islamabad accusing New Delhi of terrorism, repression and violating international law.

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The diplomatic exchange took place after India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, criticised Pakistan's human rights record and accused it of failing to uphold international humanitarian obligations. He also repeated allegations linked to an attack on a hospital in Kabul earlier this year.

Responding to the remarks, Pakistan's representative Saima Saleem rejected the accusations and said Ind...