Bilawal Declares India’s Military and Diplomatic Campaigns Against Pakistan a Failure
KARACHI – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari declared on Friday that India had suffered not only a military setback but also a diplomatic defeat in its recent standoff with Pakistan, asserting that Islamabad’s position gained significant traction globally.
Returning to Karachi after leading a high-level delegation to the United States and Europe, Bilawal said the purpose of the mission—mandated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif—was to articulate Pakistan’s stance on recent tensions with India and prevent further escalation between the two nuclear powers.
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The delegation visited Washington DC, New York, London, and Brussels, engaging with international stakeholders on issues including the Kashmir dispute, counter-terrorism efforts, and the Indus Waters Treaty. Bilawal said the response from the international community reflected growing support for Pakistan’s narrative.
“میں اس دورے کے دوران پاکستان کا امن کا پیغام، کشمیر کا پیغام، سندھو کا پیغام اور دہشتگردی کے متعلق ہمارا موقف اقوام متحدہ، امریکہ، برطانیہ اور یورپی یونین کے سامنے لے کر گیا۔ بھارت کوشش کر رہا تھا کہ وہ جنگ کے میدان میں تو ہم سے جیت نہیں سکا تو بیانیہ کی جنگ اور سفارتی سطح پر… pic.twitter.com/CwWus38nB8
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“India tried to defeat Pakistan on the diplomatic front after its failure on the battlefield, but we successfully countered their efforts abroad,” Bilawal told a crowd in Karachi. He said India, despite being “seven times larger,” suffered a humiliating defeat during the military conflict and subsequently failed to win over the global narrative.
According to Bilawal, Pakistan’s armed forces had shot down six Indian fighter jets in the conflict, a fact initially denied by New Delhi but later acknowledged a month later. “This victory filled the nation with pride,” he added.
He emphasized that Pakistan’s position—anchored in truth and rooted in international law—resonated with global audiences, while India’s propaganda failed to gain credibility. “The international media stood with us because we stood with the truth,” Bilawal said.
The PPP chairman also highlighted the significance of US President Donald Trump’s recent statement offering to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir dispute, calling it a “historic diplomatic success” for Islamabad.
“Kashmir has always been Pakistan’s core issue, and we made it clear that it is no longer just a bilateral or internal matter for India—it is now recognized as an international issue,” he added.
Addressing water security concerns, Bilawal strongly criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s threat to cut Pakistan’s water supply by altering the flow of the Indus River. He warned that any such move would be met with firm resistance.
“بھارت کو سندھ طاس معاہدے کو ماننا پڑے گا، جس کے تحت چھ میں سے تین دریا پاکستان کے ہیں اور باقی بھارت کے حوالے ہیں، بھارت کے پاس دو آپشنز ہیں یا تو وہ عالمی قوانین کو تسلیم کرتے ہوئے سندھ طاس معاہدے پر عمل کرے اور اگر وہ ایسا نہیں کرتا تو پاکستان ایک اور جنگ کرئے گا اور پھر یہ چھ… pic.twitter.com/ngVxhoJZzN
— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) June 20, 2025
“Either India respects the Indus Waters Treaty, which allocates three rivers each to Pakistan and India, or it should be ready for another war—and this time, we’ll claim all six rivers,” he said.
He also took aim at certain domestic political actors, accusing them of staying silent on India’s water threats. “These politicians, funded by India and involved in spreading sectarian hatred in Sindh and Balochistan, are now mute,” he said. “The people of Sindh will never forgive these political orphans for their silence.”
Bilawal concluded by reaffirming the PPP’s commitment to defending Pakistan’s sovereignty on every front—military, diplomatic, and environmental—stating, “When it comes to Kashmir or the Indus, the PPP will always lead from the front.”
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