In a fiery speech in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari strongly condemned India’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, calling it a “crime against humanity” and a direct threat to millions of lives dependent on the shared river system.
The former foreign minister's remarks came in the wake of India's accusations against Pakistan regarding the recent Pahalgam attack — claims Islamabad has dismissed as a “false flag operation.”
“The Indus Water Treaty is not just a bilateral agreement between two countries. It’s a lifeline for countless communities,” Bilawal said. “To use water as a political weapon is not only irresponsible, it is inhumane.”
He accused India of acting with impunity — shutting borders, issuing threats, and pointing fingers before any credible investigation into the Pahalgam incident had taken place.
“India is punishing Pakistan for a tragedy that happened within its own territory, without presenting any real evidence,” Bilawal stated. “We are not the exporters of terrorism. We are its victims.”
Drawing attention to Pakistan’s painful sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, Bilawal reminded lawmakers of the human cost. “We’ve buried schoolchildren, soldiers, and civilians. Terrorism is not just about bombs — it’s an attack on peace, truth, and humanity.”
The PPP chairman also took aim at India’s actions in Indian-occupied Kashmir, calling them state-sponsored terrorism. “Demolishing homes, imposing curfews, and silencing entire communities — this is not democracy. It’s oppression,” he said.
He questioned India’s moral standing, asking how a state that “violates human rights daily in Kashmir” can claim to be fighting terrorism. “You cannot wash the blood of Kashmir’s innocent off your hands and then demand global sympathy.”
Highlighting Pakistan’s long-standing efforts against terrorism, Bilawal urged the international community to stop ignoring Pakistan’s sacrifices. He emphasized that military force alone cannot eliminate terrorism — only justice, hope, and political solutions can.
“If India wants peace in Kashmir, it must allow dissent. Let people speak. Give them the vote, not vengeance,” he said. “Kashmir is not just a territorial issue; it’s a broken promise that still bleeds.”
Bilawal also called out India’s rejection of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer for an independent investigation into the Pahalgam incident. “Why reject a transparent probe if you have nothing to hide? Maybe because the trail doesn’t lead to Islamabad, but to New Delhi.”
He further reminded the assembly of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav’s arrest in Balochistan, accusing India of not just supporting proxies but also using its own armed forces for destabilizing acts in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and even Canada.
Wrapping up his speech, Bilawal issued a stern warning: “Weaponizing water is not punishment — it’s madness. It’s a reckless gamble with the survival of millions. Suspending the Indus Water Treaty is not just an attack on Pakistan; it’s a transgression against humanity and nature itself.”
