KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, declared a significant diplomatic triumph for Pakistan and a setback for India upon his return from an international diplomatic tour. Addressing a large crowd at Karachi airport, he emphasized Pakistan’s successful narrative on the Kashmir issue, which he claims has gained international recognition.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated that Pakistan’s narrative has resonated globally, contrasting with India’s faltering stance on Kashmir. He highlighted that India once deemed Kashmir an internal issue but is now compelled to acknowledge its international dimensions.
The PPP chairman was met with an unprecedented welcome by thousands of party workers and citizens, as confirmed by a press release from Bilawal House’s Media Cell. During his address, he expressed gratitude for the support and reiterated his commitment to exposing India’s actions on the global stage.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari explained that his diplomatic mission was initiated on the directives of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif to advocate for peace and Kashmir’s cause internationally. He credited the PPP’s historical commitment to the Kashmir issue, tracing back to its founding by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
He criticized the previous government’s response to India’s actions in Kashmir and contrasted it with the current administration’s decisive military and diplomatic measures. He claimed the downing of Indian warplanes as evidence of Pakistan’s robust defense capabilities.
The chairman warned against India’s disregard for the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting Pakistan’s readiness to defend its rights over the Indus River. He criticized local political factions for their silence on the issue and accused them of being influenced by India.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari referenced past efforts by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto to protect the Indus River and vowed to continue advocating for its defense internationally. He cited his recent efforts at the United Nations and in Western countries as evidence of his commitment.
The PPP leader also described the invitation extended by U.S. President Donald Trump to Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as a diplomatic achievement. He argued that the invitation signifies Pakistan’s growing international stature and India’s diplomatic failures.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s position against terrorism, using the invitation as proof of the country’s standing on the global stage. He pointed to discussions within the United States questioning India’s inability to defend itself despite significant investments.
The press release from the Pakistan Peoples Party underscored the importance of these diplomatic achievements and their implications for the region.