A top-level Pakistani parliamentary delegation, led by PPP Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, held critical meetings with US lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The visit comes amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan, especially after India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and alleged aggression in Occupied Kashmir.
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Bilawal raised alarms over India’s recent military actions and violations of international agreements, calling the suspension of the treaty a “clear breach of international law” and a potential “act of war.” He emphasized that peace in South Asia depends on dialogue, not intimidation.
The delegation included key political and diplomatic figures such as Sherry Rehman, Hina Rabbani Khar, Musadik Malik, and Tehmina Janjua, who collectively urged the US to support regional stability and uphold the rights of 240 million Pakistanis relying on the Indus waters.
The meetings addressed the post-Pahalgam tensions, India’s airstrikes on Pakistani cities, Pakistan’s Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, and the fragile ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. The US lawmakers encouraged both sides to pursue peace and reiterated support for Pakistan’s economic development.
Bhutto also highlighted the importance of regional trade as a tool for peacebuilding, calling for an end to “baseless allegations” and “weaponization of water.”
