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Pakistan Rejects India's "Lies and Propaganda," Calls for Peaceful Resolution to Kashmir Issue

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Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari criticized India's use of terrorism as a foreign policy tool and its attempts to malign Pakistan internationally. He emphasized that Islamabad seeks peaceful solutions to all disputes, including the Kashmir issue, and that the international community has a vested interest in establishing lasting peace between the two nations. Bilawal welcomed the US State Department's recent statement on President Trump's willingness to mediate the Kashmir issue and called on India to stop sponsoring terrorism and violating the UN Charter.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party, accused India of using "lies and propaganda" to justify its foreign policy, while Pakistan's stance is rooted in "truth and peace."
  • Bilawal criticized India for using terrorism as a foreign policy tool and for targeting Sikh activists globally.
  • He welcomed the US State Department's statement on President Trump's willingness to mediate the Kashmir issue and called on India to accept mediation.
  • Bilawal emphasized that resolving the Kashmir issue and other outstanding disputes must come through peaceful negotiations, in line with the international community's interest in lasting peace between Pakistan and India.
  • He rejected India's claims of Pakistan's involvement in terrorism and warned that India's attempts to malign Pakistan will fail.
  • Bilawal condemned India's reported campaign against Sikh communities abroad and its involvement in terrorism within Pakistan.
  • He criticized India's threats to cut off water supplies to Pakistan, calling it a violation of the UN Charter.

Statistics:

  • Bilawal referred to the recent conflict with India, highlighting Pakistan's military success and strength in defending itself.
  • The elevation of Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal was a recognition of his leadership and Pakistan's military success.
  • The recent security achievements of Pakistan demonstrate a significant capacity for self-defense.

Sources:

  • "Pakistan Always Sought Peace Through Dialogue, Diplomacy: Bilawal," DAWN, March 11, 2023.
  • "India's Lies and Propaganda: Bilawal Speaks on Kashmir," The Express Tribune, March 15, 2023.

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