Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday declared that Pakistan will never bow to terrorism, reaffirming the nation’s unwavering resolve during an international conference on Pakistan’s anti-terror fight held in Islamabad.
“Terrorism is a global issue, and we will defeat it to secure the future of our next generations,” Bilawal stated, adding that “surrender is not in Pakistan’s dictionary.” He paid tribute to the sacrifices made by Pakistan’s armed forces and citizens, urging the world to learn from the country’s frontline experience in the global war on terror.
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Bilawal also called on Afghanistan to ensure its soil is not used against Pakistan and urged the Afghan interim government to honor the Doha Agreement. Emphasizing regional cooperation, he warned against exploiting public sentiment in both countries and stressed that Pakistan is ready to work jointly with Afghanistan to combat terrorism.
Addressing India, the PPP Chairman said it was time for dialogue, especially on the Kashmir issue, in line with international resolutions. He reminded New Delhi of Pakistan’s status as a victim of terrorism and called for recognition of its sacrifices rather than hostility.
Bilawal also highlighted Pakistan’s economic challenges due to terrorism, which has claimed 92,000 lives and inflicted massive economic losses. He pointed to Pakistan’s exit from the FATF grey list as a sign of progress and urged the global community to combat new-age threats like digital propaganda while standing for justice in conflict zones such as Kashmir and Palestine.
