PM Sharif’s UNGA speech becomes most-watched on UN’s YouTube channel

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s address at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last week has emerged as the most-watched speech on the UN’s official YouTube channel, according to data from the UN’s Centre for Public Opinion Research. 

The Prime Minister's Office announced on Monday, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s address has resonated globally, becoming the most-viewed speech on the UN’s YouTube channel.” In addition to the impressive viewership on YouTube, the speech garnered more than 1.6 million views on Al Jazeera’s TikTok account, significantly amplifying his message.

During his address, Prime Minister Sharif condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, describing the military offensive as a "genocidal war."

He stated, “The world cannot stand by as innocent Palestinian children and women are massacred. What is happening in Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe. This is not a conflict; it is a genocidal war.”

Sharif also addressed the long-standing Kashmir dispute, criticizing the international community for its inaction. He emphasized the urgent need for resolution, asserting, “Kashmir remains a bleeding wound on the conscience of the world. The silence of global powers has allowed the suffering of millions of Kashmiris to continue.”