NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s speech at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has become the most-watched content on the UN’s official YouTube channel, said data released by the UN’s Centre for Public Opinion Research.
The prime minister’s address, which covered urgent international issues, garnered over 137,000 views, making it the most-viewed speech among global leaders on the platform.
“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s address has resonated globally, becoming the top speech watched on the UN’s YouTube channel,” the Prime Minister’s Office said on Monday.
In addition to YouTube, the speech grabbed over 1.6 million views on Al Jazeera’s TikTok account, further amplifying his message.
During his speech, Prime Minister Sharif denounced Israel’s actions in Gaza, calling the military offensive a “genocidal war.”
“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.”
The prime minister also touched upon the longstanding Kashmir dispute, criticising the international community’s inaction. He stressed the need for urgent resolution, adding Kashmir remains a bleeding wound on the conscience of the world.
He also highlighted the global climate crisis, particularly in the context of Pakistan’s vulnerability to natural disasters, urging world leaders to take action.
The speeches of world leaders were broadcast on the UN’s official YouTube channel, live providing access to audiences across the world. This widespread viewership reflects the international interest in the issues raised by the Pakistani Prime Minister.
