Sky News anchor Yalda Hakim has become a celebrated figure among the global Indian diaspora following her fiery interview with Pakistan’s Information Minister, Tarar, in the aftermath of India’s reported missile strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
In the high-stakes interview, Hakim directly challenged Pakistan's narrative.
When Tarar claimed that Pakistan has long been a victim of terrorism, Hakim promptly countered by citing a recent statement by Pakistan’s own defense minister acknowledging the country's decades-long history of sponsoring terrorism. This stark contradiction drew immediate attention.
The exchange intensified when Hakim questioned how Osama Bin Laden was able to reside undetected in Abbottabad, near a military facility, until he was killed by U.S. forces.
Tarar attempted to downplay the proximity, claiming the military camp was not nearby — an assertion that drew ridicule online and was widely perceived as evasive.
The interview has since gone viral, with many applauding Hakim for holding Pakistan to account and exposing what critics see as the country’s double standards on terrorism.
Her tough, no-nonsense questioning style and refusal to accept vague answers have resonated with audiences, especially those in the Indian community worldwide.
