Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Pakistan Delegation Controversy: Shama Junejo's UN Role
A social media personality named Shama Junejo was seen at a UN meeting with Pakistan's delegation, causing a stir.
Some people wondered why she was there, especially since she has expressed views that seem to support Israel, which goes against Pakistan's stance.
The government is divided on this.
Junejo claims the Prime Minister included her as an advisor.
However, the Foreign Office said she wasn't officially part of the delegation.
The Defence Minister expressed surprise at the FO's statement, while Junejo asserts she worked closely with the Prime Minister and was involved in important meetings.
This has created a big disagreement, and the issue is getting a lot of attention.
Columnist Shama Junejo's presence at the UN sparked controversy.
Users questioned her inclusion due to her pro-Israel stance, contrasting with Pakistan's pro-Palestine position.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said he was surprised by the Foreign Office's statement.
The Foreign Office clarified that Junejo was not part of the official delegation.
Junejo claims the Prime Minister included her as an advisor and speechwriter.
- Who
- Shama Junejo, PM Shehbaz Sharif, Khawaja Asif, Foreign Office
- What
- Controversy surrounding Shama Junejo's inclusion in Pakistan's UN delegation.
- When
- Recent UN General Assembly session
- Where
- United Nations Headquarters, New York
- Why
- Disagreement over Junejo's role, fueled by her alleged pro-Israel stance and conflicting statements.
Pro-Junejo
Anti-Junejo
Role in Delegation
Pro-Junejo
Junejo was included by the Prime Minister and played an advisory role, including speechwriting.
Anti-Junejo
Junejo was not part of the official delegation and her presence was unauthorized.
Public Perception
Pro-Junejo
Junejo was unfairly targeted and her contributions were being undermined.
Anti-Junejo
Junejo's presence in the delegation raised concerns given her views, potentially damaging Pakistan's reputation.
- Central Figure
- Shama Junejo
- Event
- Junejo's presence at the UN General Assembly
- Key Individuals
- PM Shehbaz Sharif, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif
- Main Issue
- Controversy over Junejo's role and views on Israel
- FO Stance
- Junejo was not part of the official delegation
- Junejo's Claim
- She was included as an advisor by the PM