Amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan has decided to dispatch a high-profile diplomatic delegation led by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on a global tour to articulate Pakistan’s stance and counter Indian narratives.
The delegation includes senior political leaders and diplomats such as Federal Ministers Dr. Musaddiq Malik, Khurram Dastgir Khan, Sherry Rehman, Minister of State Hina Rabbani Khar, Senator Faisal Sabzwari, former foreign secretary Tehmina Janjua, and ex-ambassador to the US and EU Jalil Abbas Jilani. They will visit key international cities including Washington, London, Paris, and Brussels.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed Bilawal to lead the mission, a responsibility Bilawal accepted with pride, emphasizing his commitment to advocating Pakistan’s message of peace on the global stage.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed the government’s decision, announcing additional parliamentary delegations will tour Europe, the US, and Russia to present Pakistan’s viewpoint on the recent military clashes to world leaders.
This diplomatic initiative follows India’s announcement of sending seven delegations led by Members of Parliament such as Shashi Tharoor and Ravi Shankar Prasad to various countries including the US, UK, Japan, South Africa, and the Middle East to push their narrative against Pakistan.
The efforts come after a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US on May 10, ending an intense 87-hour military confrontation.
The conflict began after an attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) killed 26 tourists, an act India blamed on Pakistan without providing proof.
In response to ongoing Indian cross-border strikes and aggression, Pakistan launched “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos,” striking several Indian military targets with precision. Pakistan’s military claimed to have shot down six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafale aircraft, along with multiple drones.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that Indian attacks resulted in the deaths of 53 Pakistanis, including 13 military personnel and 40 civilians.
