Islamabad( The COW News Digital) Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari issued a strong warning to India during a fiery speech in the National Assembly, stating that if New Delhi refuses to honor the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan will have no choice but to go to war. The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions following U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Bilawal condemned the American strikes on Iran, calling them “based on lies,” and warned that if radiation had spread from the targeted nuclear sites, neighboring countries like Pakistan would have been severely affected. “We reject and condemn the attack on Iranian nuclear sites. This isn’t just about Iran — this is about the whole region,” he said.
Highlighting a broader pattern of aggression, Bilawal stated, “First they attacked Palestine, then Yemen, and now they’ve come for Iran. The West, along with its allies, is destabilizing the Muslim world.” He accused Israel of launching the attack based on misinformation, drawing parallels with past U.S. actions in the region.
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Turning his focus to India, Bilawal reminded the parliament of past inaction. “When Kashmir was attacked, the previous government only renamed highways. Today, this government shot down six Indian jets,” he claimed. He added that Pakistan has re-internationalized the Kashmir issue, which India previously declared an internal matter.
“The only path forward for India is to accept the Indus Waters Treaty,” Bilawal declared. “If not, then Pakistan is ready for war. India has already lost, and Pakistan has already won.” His comments drew loud reactions from opposition benches but he continued his address undeterred.
He also praised the government for increasing the defense budget by 20% and welcomed the decision to reduce taxes on solar energy imports. He reaffirmed PPP’s support for the national budget, citing improvements in economic indicators and efforts to tackle inflation.
On peace efforts, Bilawal struck a more diplomatic tone, saying, “Peace is in the interest of both nations. We are also advocating for the rights of Indian citizens who seek peace.” He emphasized that Pakistan’s efforts at the United Nations have outmaneuvered Indian and Israeli lobbying attempts to malign Pakistan.
He concluded by reiterating that while war is not the preferred route, Pakistan must prepare for all scenarios, especially as India continues to assert that ceasefires are merely pauses, not ends.
