In a powerful and urgent call for peace, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and head of a high-level Parliamentary delegation, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, emphasized de-escalation, regional cooperation, and resolution of long-standing disputes with India to prevent instability in South Asia. Speaking at the Middle East Institute in Washington D.C. on Thursday, Bilawal laid out Pakistan’s vision for diplomacy-driven conflict resolution and mutual prosperity in the region.

chairman Bilawal highlighted key issues straining Indo-Pak relations, including Kashmir, terrorism, and water disputes, and expressed concern over India’s alleged violations of UN resolutions and international law in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He welcomed the recent U.S. offers of mediation, stating they have helped reposition Kashmir as an international issue rather than a purely internal matter.

Rejecting hostility towards Indian citizens, Bilawal stressed the importance of safeguarding future generations from the continued cycle of violence. “I refuse to damn my generation and the youth of both India and Pakistan to conflict over Kashmir, terrorism, and now water,” he said.

Addressing recent escalations, he revealed that Pakistan had offered an international investigation into recent attacks in Kashmir—a proposal rejected by India. Bilawal warned that India’s threat to revoke Pakistan’s access to Indus River waters could provoke unprecedented consequences. “Shutting off our water supply would be an act of war,” he said, cautioning that such a move could set the stage for the world’s first nuclear conflict over water.

The PPP Chairman framed the issue as not just a bilateral concern, but a looming global crisis amid climate change and increasing water scarcity. “No civilized country can endorse such a violation,” he asserted, calling on world powers to hold India accountable under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960.

He criticized India’s consistent refusal to engage in dialogue, cooperate on terrorism investigations, or accept third-party mediation. “India has belligerently refused cooperation,” Bilawal noted, adding that the Indian leadership risks perpetuating generational conflict by rejecting peace overtures.

Despite these tensions, Bilawal proposed positive pathways forward. He called for joint Indo-Pak efforts on climate action, renewed talks on Kashmir, and the creation of an India-Pakistan Economic Corridor to foster shared growth.

The Pakistani delegation, representing multiple parties, expressed gratitude for the reception in Washington and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to peaceful conflict resolution. “We want peace, and we need your help,” Bilawal concluded, urging global leaders to support diplomatic efforts and ensure regional stability in South Asia.