Bilawal Warns: “Next Time, Trump Won’t Have Time to Stop a War Between Pakistan and India
On a high-profile visit to Washington, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari led a Pakistani delegation in back-to-back meetings with key US Congress members, thanking the Trump administration for its role in the India-Pakistan ceasefire and spotlighting the Kashmir issue.
The delegation held extensive talks with prominent lawmakers including Brian Mast (Chair, Foreign Affairs Committee), Bill Huizenga, Brad Sherman, and Gregory Meeks—urging deeper US-Pak cooperation in strategic, economic, and peace-building areas.
Bilateral Boost & Regional Stability
From trade ties to regional stability, discussions emphasized stronger Pakistan-US relations, with a particular focus on boosting economic cooperation and promoting lasting peace in South Asia.
Kashmir in Focus: Dialogue Over Aggression
Bilawal raised serious concerns over India’s use of water as a weapon and reiterated the need for diplomacy over aggression. He called for a just resolution to the Kashmir dispute through dialogue and UN-backed frameworks, stressing that peace, not provocation, must lead the region forward.
High-Level Engagements Continue
The delegation also met Senators Jim Banks, Chris Van Hollen, Cory Booker, Elissa Slotkin, and Congress members Tom Kean Jr., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and John Moolenaar—highlighting Pakistan’s stance on Indian hostilities and reaffirming its call for peaceful engagement.
‘Trade is the Bridge’: Bilawal
Framing trade as the “bridge” between the two nations, Bilawal said strong economic ties are key to public welfare and long-term cooperation.
US Lawmakers Voice Support
American legislators assured support for Pakistan’s peace and economic goals, expressing solidarity with its people and commitment to continued collaboration.
Pakistani Delegation Meets Bilawal
Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has warned that if another war breaks out between Pakistan and India, there may not be enough time for US intervention like before.
Speaking at the Middle East Institute in Washington, Bilawal, leading the Pakistani delegation, said India is actively interfering in Balochistan, supporting BLA and TTP. “But does that mean we should go to war with India after every act of terrorism? No—we want peace, which benefits both Pakistan and India,” he emphasized.
“Without Resolving Kashmir, Peace Is Impossible”
Bilawal stated that lasting peace is not possible without resolving the Kashmir issue. “We must talk about Kashmir. We must talk about water. If India blocks Pakistan’s water, it would be an act of war. Whether a country is big or small, it will fight for its water and survival. If India is allowed to block Pakistan’s water, then any upper riparian country could do the same in other regions.”
India Forcing Future Generations Into Water Wars
He accused India of attacking the water rights of 240 million Pakistanis, calling it a violation of the UN Charter. “India’s policies are pushing future generations toward water wars. While India previously claimed Kashmir was an internal matter, even the US President has now acknowledged it as an international issue. After a five-day conflict, even India had to admit that Kashmir is a bilateral dispute.”
“Dialogue Is the Only Way Forward”
Bilawal said that while India may have countless issues with Pakistan, refusing dialogue will ensure none are resolved. Citing the Pulwama incident, he clarified that Pakistan had no involvement and even offered India an impartial international investigation.
He further warned that Pakistan is under severe threat from terrorism in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “If the wave of terror attacks this year continues, 2025 could become the deadliest year yet for Pakistan,” he cautioned.
Bilawal Urges Pakistani-Americans to Champion Peace and Prosperity
In his closing remarks, Bilawal encouraged Pakistani-Americans to take an active role in promoting peace, understanding, and prosperity between the US, Pakistan, and the wider region.