'Another state sponsor of terror': In four-second mic drop, Pakistan left red-faced at UN over terrorism | WATCH

It took just four seconds and a single sentence for Pakistan to be left embarrassed on the international stage. The dramatic moment unfolded during a United Nations discussion on Israel’s recent attack in Qatar that targeted Hamas’s political leadership.

Hillel Neuer, a human rights lawyer and executive director of UN Watch, was addressing the session and accused Qatar of “harbouring terrorists,” calling the Gulf nation a “state sponsor of terror.” He also criticised the UN chief for condemning Israel and recalled that when the United States killed al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, the then UN chief had declared, “justice has been done.”

At this point, Pakistan’s delegate interrupted Neuer’s speech, appearing visibly upset over his reference to bin Laden and Pakistan. The delegate asked the UNHRC chairperson to ensure that no speaker violated the principles of the UN Charter or the territorial integrity of sovereign member states. “We reject casting unfounded accusations and allegations,” Pakistan said.

The UNHRC chair then restored the microphone to Neuer and told him he had four seconds left to conclude his remarks. Neuer used those few seconds to maximum effect.

“Mr President, Pakistan is another state sponsor of terror,” Neuer thundered as he ended his speech, leaving Pakistan’s representative visibly embarrassed.