Pak mission dismantled India’s hostile narrative: Sherry

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has returned to Karachi after leading what PPP Vice President and Senate Parliamentary Leader Sherry Rehman described as a “defining chapter” in Pakistan’s foreign policy.

Speaking at the Parliament House on Friday, she praised Bilawal’s leadership during the high-stakes international diplomatic mission, which spanned over two weeks and included 68 meetings. She said the mission successfully dismantled hostile narratives, particularly those propagated by India, and projected Pakistan as a mature and peace-seeking state.

“Chairman Bilawal presented Pakistan’s case with clarity, conviction, and calm under pressure,” she said. “This wasn’t just a trip — it was a global assertion of Pakistan’s commitment to peace, justice, and regional stability.”

She noted the contrast between Pakistan’s message of dialogue and India’s aggressive posturing. While India sought to frame Pakistan as a hub of terrorism, Bilawal questioned their claims and challenged the absence of credible evidence. “If India was ready to go to war over Pahalgam, where is the evidence and where is the response to our call for neutral investigation?” he asked.

Senator Sherry also criticised India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a shocking and dangerous precedent. “India is weaponising water — even their own BJP manifesto supports cutting it off. Chairman Bilawal made it clear: Kashmir is a red line, but our path is peace.”

She said the delegation’s efforts changed international perspectives and introduced a new image of Pakistan — one rooted in diplomacy, restraint, and forward-looking leadership. “India came with bullets and threats, we came with dialogue and solutions,” she added.

Highlighting the broader diplomatic momentum, she also referenced Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s meeting with President Trump, calling it “historic” and a pivotal step in repositioning Pakistan’s strategic relations with the United States.

“Pakistan is not seeking war. We are a responsible, nuclear-armed nation aiming for regional peace,” she concluded. “This mission gave the world a glimpse of Pakistan’s new brand — one of maturity, strength, and diplomacy.”