Pakistan outclassed India in three dimensions: Bilawal Bhutto

Liaquat Ali

Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said that he considers Pakistan’s victory in the war with India in three dimensions.

Addressing the “Meet the Press” event at the National Press Club Islamabad, he said: “Our armed forces defeated a much larger Indian army. Diplomatically, Pakistan played a historic role. In narrative, Pakistan achieved a significant triumph. Our youth defeated India on digital and social media platforms. The role of Pakistan’s media has been historic. Within five days, the Pakistani media achieved a historic victory on the international stage. The world appreciated the role of Pakistan’s media. Despite all challenges, the media successfully presented Pakistan’s narrative to the world. We are proud of our youth.”

Bilawal Bhutto added, “You, the journalists, played a frontline role, and I value that. You did not compromise your credibility.” The Prime Minister made the right decision at the right time. He declared that Pakistan is ready for international investigations because our hands are clean. India didn’t even share its information with anyone. During the war, Pakistan was transparent, while India spread lies not only through the media but also through diplomatic channels.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Pakistan has always advocated for peace and presented its narrative to the world in the best manner. We want peace globally. India claimed Pakistan is a terrorist state, but the world outright rejected that narrative. We speak not just for the Pakistani people but for the Indian people too. We don’t want hatred to pass down through generations. The new generation will not accept India’s message of hate. Kashmir is an international dispute. If war erupts between two nuclear powers, it will endanger global peace.

He said that India conspired to label Pakistan as a terrorist state. We foiled that conspiracy. We got Pakistan off the FATF grey list and onto the white list. India failed on every front. After this, the U.S. President invited our Field Marshal for a meal — this is a major achievement for Pakistan. India threatens to stop water — this is a violation of the UN Charter. We want peace, but if India stops water, there will be war — and we will win again. If we have to fight a war for water, we will, he said.

“Modi was once the butcher of Gujarat, then the butcher of Kashmir, and now he wants to become the butcher of the Indus Valley Civilization” Chairman PPP said. Whether India likes it or not, the people want peace. The new generation wants peace. A ceasefire between Pakistan and India means dialogue should follow. In principle, India should engage in dialogue. The Indian Prime Minister told Pakistan’s youth, ‘Eat bread or face bullets.’ The U.S. is trying to ensure India respects the ceasefire. President Trump’s peace efforts are being sabotaged by India. India cannot unilaterally revoke the Indus Waters Treaty.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the reality is, India didn’t expect such a strong response from Pakistan — and they didn’t fly their jets because they feared they’d be shot down. If Modi says India didn’t wish for a ceasefire, he should simply say once that Trump is lying, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari challenged Modi.

Bilawal Bhutto also condemned Israeli atrocities against the Palestinian people, saying, it must stop immediately. Pakistan will not recognize Israel. Pakistan’s stance at the United Nations is clear that peace can only come if the UN is recognized and respected.

Speaking on the U.S. President inviting Field Marshal Asim Munir for lunch, he said that Field Marshal Asim Munir is the general who won the war, and it is a matter of pride for Pakistan that the U.S. President invited the Pakistani military chief, the winner of the war, for a meal.