Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has declared India a "terrorist nation" and urged the neighbouring country to choose between dialogue and destruction in the current situation.
In a statement delivered in the National Assembly on Tuesday, former foreign minister Bilawal, reiterated that Pakistan has made it clear to the world, including India, that it has no involvement in the recent Pahalgam incident. He added that India was shifting the blame for its own incompetence onto Pakistan.
"Pakistan does not bow down," Bilawal remarked. "Our nation was founded through struggle, and the Pakistani people’s struggle will continue. A bloodbath is being unleashed in occupied Kashmir, where India’s state-sponsored terrorism is at its peak. India must stop its atrocities against Kashmiris."
Bilawal further asserted that India’s allegations against Pakistan in connection with the Pahalgam incident, along with threats, are unfounded. "I want to make it clear to the world that Pakistan had no involvement in the Pahalgam incident. Pakistan is the most affected by terrorism. We have condemned all forms of terrorism, and we ourselves are victims of it," he said.
The PPP Chairman further said that Pakistan has shown the world that India is a "terrorist nation," presenting evidence of Indian-backed terrorism across countries such as Sri Lanka and Canada. He accused the Indian government of acting irresponsibly.
During his address, Bilawal also affirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces are on high alert to defend the country, stating, "India must remember that the Pakistani nation will never bow to anyone. It must choose between dialogue or destruction." He warned India that any aggression would be met with a strong response from Pakistan's military, with the full support of the nation.
PPP Chairman concluded by reaffirming the unity of the Pakistani people, saying, "Whether Sindhi, Punjabi, Pashtun, Baloch, or Kashmiri, we are all Pakistanis first. We will respond as one, with a unified heart, mind, and fist."
He also condemned India’s actions regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, calling its suspension a crime against humanity. "The entire nation is united to confront India. Our armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any form of aggression," he said.
Tensions between India and Pakistan reached new heights following a deadly attack on April 22, 2025, when 26 men were killed at a tourist site in Pahalgam, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). India swiftly blamed Pakistani elements for the attack, but no evidence was presented to support the claim, which Islamabad vehemently denied.
In response to the attack, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security approved several retaliatory measures on April 23, including the closure of the Wagah-Attari land transit point, a travel advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid Pakistan, a formal notification of the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, and the revocation of multiple categories of visas for Pakistani nationals.
On April 24, Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) issued a stern warning, declaring that any attempt by India to block the flow of water into Pakistan would be considered an act of war. The NSC also approved the closure of the Wagah border crossing.
The following day, April 25, the Pakistan Senate unanimously passed a resolution rejecting India’s allegations regarding the Pahalgam attack, calling them baseless and politically motivated.
Tensions further escalated on April 26, when the Pakistani High Commission in London was vandalised during a protest by hundreds of pro-India and pro-BJP demonstrators.
The protesters caused property damage, including broken windows and the splashing of saffron paint. Pakistan accused India of encouraging the violence, with Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar condemning the acts as being supported by "Indian state and agencies." British police later arrested two individuals suspected of involvement in the incident.
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