Bilawal Bhutto Calls for Peace with India After Fiery ‘Blood Will Flow’ Remark

Rapid Summary

• Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s Statement: Pakistani lawmaker Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, known for provocative remarks, has called for peace with India after days of hostile rhetoric regarding the Indus Water Treaty and tensions following a terror attack.
• Previous Provocation: His earlier statements included threats of “blood flowing” to defend the Indus River,leading to suspension of his account on X (formerly Twitter).
• Current Remarks in National assembly: Bilawal stated that peace is possible if India approaches Pakistan with openness and honesty. However, he emphasized Pakistan’s resolve not to kneel but instead to prioritize it’s freedom.
• Pahalgam Terror Attack: the shift comes after Pakistani-backed militants killed 27 civilians in Pahalgam, prompting indications from India’s defense Minister Rajnath Singh about strong retaliation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

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