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2 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Bilawal vows strong response if India builds dams on rivers flowing into Pakistan
Bilawal Bhutto along with members of the delegation held a post-visit press briefing at Pakistan High Commission in London, UK on June 11. Photo: Listen to article Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari warned that Pakistan would take more aggressive actions if India goes ahead with plans to construct new canals or dams on the three rivers flowing into Pakistan. 'Were they to act on it, Pakistan has been very clear: we'd consider that an act of war,' he said. Speaking at a press conference in London on Wednesday, Bilawal warned that the risk of a nuclear conflict between Pakistan and India could become a reality if New Delhi carries out its threat to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), calling the move "water terrorism" and an act of war. 'India and Pakistan are bound by the terms of the IWT. India will have to take back and withdraw its threat,' he said, referring to the ongoing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Chairman PPP and Head of Pakistan's High-Level Delegation, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing a press conference from London. — Pakistan Peoples Party Digital (@pppdigitalpk_) June 11, 2025 Bilawal, who is leading a parliamentary delegation to garner international support for Pakistan amidst rising tensions with India, expressed pride in Pakistan's military strength. He praised the leadership of COAS Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. 'We are proud that the Pakistan Army won the war against India. Pakistan Army proved that it can defeat India, both at the military and the diplomatic front,' he added. The PPP leader also raised concerns about India's role in transnational repression, pointing to Western intelligence evidence suggesting Indian involvement in terrorism on foreign soil, including the killings of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada and the assassination attempt on Sikhs for Justice leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States. Bilawal stated that despite India's efforts to push a narrative of Pakistan's involvement in the Pahalgam attack, the Western world has refrained from siding with India due to evidence of its involvement in terrorism beyond its borders. 'India is involved in terrorism on Western soil, they are hiding the truth from their own people,' he said. Wrapped up a successful visit to London with a candid press interaction with Pakistani media in the UK. Throughout the high-level mission, we engaged across the board with UK officials, global think tanks, international media, civil society, and our vibrant diaspora, projecting… — BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) June 11, 2025 He further condemned Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar's threats to "strike deep inside Pakistan," calling them the rhetoric of a warmonger, rather than a diplomat. He called India a 'terrorist state' and said that its targeting of Sikhs had been exposed globally. The PPP leader also commented on the lack of evidence from India regarding the Pahalgam attack, stressing that India had failed to provide any identity of the so-called terrorists involved. Read More: India's unilateral suspension of IWT could destabilise regional peace: Bilawal Bilawal welcomed US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and Pakistan, calling it a pragmatic approach. He noted that India's efforts to sabotage peace initiatives would not succeed. 'Kashmir is not a bilateral issue, it is an international issue,' he said, adding that India had no choice but to address the matter on a global stage. He concluded by announcing that Pakistan would soon present a new dossier to the international community, exposing India's role in terrorism and laying bare the "true face" of Indian aggression. Head of the High-level Multi-Party Delegation Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari @BBhuttoZardari, along with other members of the delegation held a post-visit press briefing at @PakistaninUK. The High-level delegation briefed about their meetings with leadership and senior officials of… — Pakistan High Commission London (@PakistaninUK) June 11, 2025 Following successful visits to Washington, New York, and London, the Pakistani delegation arrived in Brussels on Wednesday. Upon arrival, the delegation was warmly received by Pakistan's Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, along with officials from the Pakistani Embassy. The delegation is scheduled to meet senior officials from the European Union and Belgium. These meetings will address India's disinformation campaign, with the parliamentary delegation providing a robust response to India's aggressive stance and highlighting its intentions towards Pakistan. The delegation will also engage with leading European think tanks and international media representatives to further discuss the ongoing conflict and the importance of a peaceful resolution. Read Also: Bilawal warns Pakistan-India war threshold at 'historic low' The delegation's mission is to debunk Indian propaganda following the recent escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan. The delegation, appointed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aims to present Pakistan's position on the conflict, emphasising the need to resolve the Jammu and Kashmir issue in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. The members of the delegation include Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Masood Malik, Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Harmony Senator Sherry Rehman, Chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar, former minister for commerce Khurram Dastgir and MQM's Parliamentary Leader in the Senate Senator Faisal Sabzwari.
News18
04-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Unresolved Kashmir Issue Could Lead To Further Fallout, Warns Senior Pakistani Envoy
Last Updated: The Pakistani Envoy reiterated Pakistan's demand for a "neutral probe" into the Pahalgam attack, whose responsibility was claimed by Islamabad-based Lashkar terror group. Amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack, a senior Pakistani envoy warned that 'unresolved Kashmir issue" could lead to further fallout. Pakistan's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mohammad Faisal, said that India continues to deny Pakistan's support for the aspirations and demands of the Kashmiri people. 'Pakistan firmly stands with the Kashmiri people and their aspirations," he said, warning, 'This issue must be resolved—otherwise, even after Pahalgam, something else can happen." High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK @DrMFaisal spoke to @BBCUrdu about current #Pakistan – India situation and the violent protest targeting @PakistaninUK @ForeignOfficePk @PkPublicDiplo @epwing_official @MoIB_Official @PID_Gov @PTVNewsOfficial @appcsocialmedia @RadioPakistan — Pakistan High Commission London (@PakistaninUK) May 2, 2025 Faisal further reiterated Pakistan's demand for a 'neutral probe" into the Pahalgam attack, whose responsibility was claimed by Islamabad-based Lashkar terror group. 'We are being blamed for something we have not planned. India must agree to a probe. The truth will be clearly out," the Pakistani Envoy told BBC. When questioned about US Secretary of State Rubio's conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif—during which Rubio urged him to condemn the Pahalgam attack—Faisal responded that Islamabad has denounced acts of terrorism on multiple platforms, including the United Nations Security Council. India announced a series of punitive measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Recently, New Delhi banned all imports from Islamabad. Further escalating tensions, India and Pakistan have banned each other's aircraft from entering their respective airspaces, affecting commercial and cargo flights. First Published: May 04, 2025, 20:23 IST
