Former Foreign Minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari stated on Monday during his visit to the United Kingdom (UK) that no established mechanism exists to resolve disputes between the nuclear-armed nations of Pakistan and India.
Responding to India’s “water warfare,” Bilawal, leading Pakistan’s diplomatic delegation, declared: “Pakistan is a responsible nuclear state. It has made clear that stopping water will be considered a declaration of war.”
signaling the possibility of dialogue between the two countries, he affirmed: “We want talks with India on all issues including Kashmir. The solution to all problems starts from Kashmir.”
Furthermore, he addressed India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government’s attempts to distort facts regarding recent attacks, accusing India of spreading misinformation and disinformation.
“India has accused Pakistan of involvement in the Pahalgam attack without any evidence. We had offered an impartial investigation into the Pahalgam incident,” he added.
On April 22, terrorists killed at least 26 civilians in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir (IIOJK). New Delhi immediately labeled it an “act of terrorism” orchestrated by Islamabad, a claim vehemently denied by leaders in Islamabad.
Following this incident, India launched unprovoked attacks on Pakistan for three days, resulting in the deaths of several innocent civilians, before the Pakistan Armed Forces retaliated in self-defense with the successful Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.
Pakistan successfully downed six Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets, including three Rafale aircraft, and dozens of drones. After approximately 87 hours, the conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations concluded on May 10 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.
The PPP chairman commended US President Donald Trump’s mediation efforts in averting a potential full-scale war between the two countries.
“US President’s role in ceasefire is commendable,” he added.
Additionally, Bilawal, accompanied by other delegation members, arrived at Chatham House. He is scheduled to address the International Institute for Strategic Studies today.
He will also present Pakistan’s position on Indian aggression and threats to cut off water supply at both think tanks. The delegation is set to meet with Hamish Falconer of the Foreign Office during the day, and has scheduled interviews with the British media.
Moreover, the delegation will attend the meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Pakistan at Portcullis House in the evening.
Earlier on Sunday, the high-level diplomatic delegation arrived in the UK after concluding a series of positive meetings with US Congress members and senators in Washington and New York.
The nine-member delegation, led by Bilawal, participated in over 50 meetings across five days to articulate Pakistan’s stance on regional peace and its disputes with India, while also highlighting New Delhi’s provocations and aggression against Islamabad.
Bilawal Lauds UK’s Peace Initiatives
A high-level parliamentary delegation, led by Bilawal, met with Hamish Falconer, the UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in London, as stated in an official release.
Discussions primarily centered on addressing the escalating regional tensions that followed recent Indian military provocations.
Bilawal praised the UK’s efforts and the statements by its leadership emphasizing the importance of restraint, engagement, dialogue, and a diplomatic path forward.
PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari-led delegation meets UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in London on June 9, 2025. — PPP Media Cell
Bhutto briefed the under-secretary of state on Pakistan’s position in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack of April 22, 2025.
He categorically rejected India’s baseless and premature allegations against Pakistan, which were made without any credible investigation or evidence.
He stressed that India’s unilateral military actions, including deliberate attacks on civilians leading to killings and damage to civilian infrastructure, and the arbitrary holding in abeyance of the Indus Water Treaty, represented a dangerous escalation that risked destabilizing the entire region.
He cautioned against India’s attempts to establish a perilous “new normal” characterized by impunity, unilateralism, and the use of force, which threatens to trigger a broader conflict in the nuclearized environment of South Asia.
Bhutto urged the UK’s government to continue playing a proactive role in promoting de-escalation and facilitating dialogue between Pakistan and India.
Falconer welcomed Pakistan’s desire for peace and reaffirmed the UK’s strong interest in the preservation of peace, restraint, and diplomacy in the region.
He reiterated the UK’s commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at de-escalation and the peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue.
The under-secretary underscored the UK’s government’s desire to remain engaged in promoting peace and stability in South Asia with the aim of reducing tensions and resolving disputes.
