Bilawal Warns Against Indian Provocations, Calls for Dialogue on Kashmir

Pakistan is a responsible nuclear state, says Bilawal

By DTD- On Jun 9, 2025

London – Former Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, has stated that there is currently no established mechanism to resolve disputes between nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India.

Speaking to foreign media in the United Kingdom on Monday, Bilawal emphasized the need for dialogue, saying, “We want talks with India on all issues, including Kashmir. The solution to all problems starts from Kashmir.”

Addressing concerns over India’s alleged water warfare tactics, Bilawal warned, “Pakistan is a responsible nuclear state. It has made clear that stopping water will be considered a declaration of war.” He highlighted that such actions by India would escalate tensions and undermine regional stability.

Bilawal also criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, accusing it of misinformation and disinformation. Referring to the recent Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), he said, “India has accused Pakistan of involvement in the Pahalgam attack without any evidence. We had offered an impartial investigation into the incident.”

On April 22, at least 26 civilians were killed in Pahalgam, an incident that New Delhi labeled a terrorist attack allegedly orchestrated by Islamabad — a claim Pakistani officials firmly denied. Following the attack, India carried out unprovoked strikes on Pakistani territory over three days, prompting a retaliatory response from the Pakistan Armed Forces through Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.

The Pakistan military successfully downed six Indian Air Force jets, including three Rafales, and dozens of drones. After nearly 87 hours of confrontation, the conflict ended on May 10 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.

Bilawal expressed appreciation for the role played by U.S. President Donald Trump in mediating the ceasefire. “US President’s role in the ceasefire is commendable,” he said.

The PPP chairman is currently leading a high-level diplomatic delegation in the UK. On Monday, the delegation visited Chatham House and will address the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) to present Pakistan’s position on Indian aggression and threats to regional peace.

The delegation is also scheduled to meet UK Foreign Office official Hamish Faulkner and participate in several interviews with British media outlets. In the evening, they will attend a session with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Pakistan at Portcullis House.

This visit follows a successful diplomatic tour of the United States, where the delegation, led by Bilawal, held over 50 meetings with US lawmakers and senators to present Pakistan’s stance on India’s growing hostility and the broader need for regional stability.