Days following a ceasefire after Indian military aggression, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has entrusted Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari with the responsibility of leading a high-level delegation to key global capitals to articulate Pakistan’s position and advocate for peace.
Bilawal, whose party is a crucial ally of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the federal government, accepted the assignment, reaffirming his commitment to represent the nation internationally during these challenging times.
“I was contacted earlier today by Prime Minister [Shehbaz Sharif], who requested that I lead a delegation to present Pakistan’s case for peace on the international stage. I am honoured to accept this responsibility and remain committed to serving Pakistan in these challenging times,” he conveyed on X.
According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Shehbaz has decided to dispatch a diplomatic delegation to expose Indian propaganda at the international level.
In a telephonic conversation, the Prime Minister formally assigned the task to the PPP Chairman, appointing him as the head of the delegation.
The delegation will include Federal Ministers Dr Musadik Malik, Khurram Dastgir Khan, Sherry Rehman, and Minister of State Hina Rabbani Khar, as per the official statement.
The statement further indicated that Senator Faisal Sabzwari, former foreign secretary Tehmina Janjua, and former ambassador to the US and EU Jalil Abbas Jilani will also be part of the delegation.
The team is scheduled to visit significant capitals including London, Washington, Paris, and Brussels.
“The delegation will underscore Pakistan’s efforts towards regional peace while exposing India’s propaganda and attempts to destabilise peace in the region,” the statement added.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed the development, stating that a parliamentary delegation would soon visit the United States, the United Kingdom, Brussels, France, and Russia to highlight Pakistan’s stance on the recent conflict.
Pakistan’s armed forces had launched a large-scale retaliatory military operation, codenamed “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos,” targeting several Indian military installations across multiple regions.
The strikes, described by officials as “precise and proportionate,” were conducted in response to India’s continued aggression across the Line of Control (LoC) and within Pakistan’s territory, which New Delhi asserted were aimed at “terrorist targets.”
Pakistan had shot down six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafale aircraft, and numerous drones. After at least 87 hours, the conflict, initiated by India, concluded on May 10 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.
According to ISPR, a total of 53 individuals, comprising 13 armed forces personnel and 40 civilians, were martyred in Indian strikes during the recent military confrontation.
The military confrontation between the two nations was triggered by last month’s attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists, with India blaming Pakistan for the attack without providing any evidence.
