Blaming India for Continued Aggression, Bilawal Bhutto Warns Trump Won’t Have Time for Intervention in Future India-Pakistan War

Washington, D.C.: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has warned that if a war breaks out between Pakistan and India now, former U.S. President Donald Trump will not have time to intervene and de-escalate the situation.
Speaking at a reception hosted by the Pakistani Embassy in the U.S. in honor of a high-level parliamentary delegation, Bilawal addressed key members of the Pakistani-American community. The event brought together influential community leaders from across the U.S.
Bilawal emphasized that Pakistan has played the role of a responsible party in recent tensions, reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to peace and diplomacy. He expressed that both India and Pakistan would benefit from peaceful relations, particularly through trade, which would also be advantageous for other countries in the region.
He urged the international community to support Pakistan’s efforts for peace, emphasizing that sustainable peace in South Asia depends on comprehensive dialogue. “A peaceful South Asia, where trade between India and Pakistan is normalized, will benefit all concerned nations,” Bilawal added.
Bilawal also acknowledged the sacrifices made by Pakistan’s military in the fight against terrorism. Referring to recent conflict, he reiterated that Pakistan has consistently pursued peace, while India has not yet shown restraint in its actions.
Regarding potential military confrontation, Bilawal stated, “If India acts aggressively, Pakistan has the right to respond, and we will do so if necessary.” He made it clear that in the event of another India-Pakistan war, Trump will not have time to intervene and stop it.
Bilawal also informed the attendees about India’s continued support for terrorism in Balochistan, highlighting the involvement of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the region.
He questioned, “Does this mean we will fight India every time there is an act of terrorism, as the Modi government seems to have adopted this approach?” He further emphasized that Pakistan desires peace, a goal that is in the best interest of both nations.
Earlier, the Pakistani parliamentary delegation participated in a dialogue organized by the Middle East Institute, where Bilawal recognized the role of the U.S. and President Trump in facilitating the India-Pakistan ceasefire. However, he noted that India has not yet ceased its aggressive actions, while Pakistan continues its peace efforts.
Bilawal’s delegation also held meetings with key U.S. officials, including Senator Tom Cotton, Chairman of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, and members of the U.S. Congress, including Brian Mast and Gregory Meeks, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Additionally, the delegation held discussions with officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.