Bilawal claims threefold victory over India
• Says Pakistani armed forces outmatched a much larger Indian army, praises media’s role in winning over global narrative
• Commends youth for dominating social media platforms
ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday said that Pakistan has defeated India on three fronts: on the battlefield, diplomatically, and in the media.
Speaking at a ‘Meet the Press’ programme at the National Press Club, the former foreign minister said, “Our armed forces defeated a much larger Indian army. Diplomatically, Pakistan played a historic role.
In narrative, Pakistan achieved a significant triumph. Our youth defeated India on digital and social media platforms. The role of Pakistan’s media has been historic. Within five days, the Pakistani media achieved a historic victory on the international stage.”
He further said the world appreciated the role of Pakistan’s media as despite all challenges, the media successfully presented Pakistan’s narrative to the world.
Mr Bhutto-Zardari said PM Shehbaz Sharif had made the right decision at the right time that Pakistan was ready for international investigations because our hands are clean. “India didn’t even share its information with anyone.
During the war, Pakistan was transparent, while India spread lies not only through the media but also through diplomatic channels.”
He said Pakistan has always advocated for peace and presented its narrative to the world in the best manner. “We want peace globally. India claimed Pakistan is a terrorist state, but the world outright rejected that narrative. We speak not only for the Pakistani people but for the Indian people too. We don’t want hatred to pass down through generations. Kashmir is an international dispute. If war erupts between two nuclear powers, it will endanger global peace,” he added.
Israeli atrocities
Mr Bhutto-Zardari also condemned Israeli atrocities against the Palestinian people, saying, it must stop immediately.
“Pakistan will not recognise Israel. Pakistan’s stance at the United Nations is clear that peace can only come if the UN is recognised and respected,” he added.
Commenting on the US president inviting the army chief to a lunch, he said: “Field Marshal Asim Munir is the general who won the war, and it is a matter of pride for Pakistan that the US president invited the Pakistani military chief, the winner of the war, for a meal,” he added.
Published in Dawn, June 28th, 2025
