Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm resolve to defeat terrorism, declaring that “surrender is not in Pakistan’s dictionary” and vowing to ensure a secure future for coming generations.
Speaking at an international conference on Pakistan’s war against terrorism in Islamabad, Bilawal said Pakistan remains fully committed to combating terrorism and has made the greatest sacrifices in this global fight.
“Terrorism is a global issue, and we will defeat it to secure the future of our next generations,” Bilawal said. “Pakistan will never bow before terrorists. Surrender is not an option for us. The world should come and learn from our armed forces.”
Bilawal urged Afghanistan to ensure that its soil is not used against Pakistan and called on the Afghan interim government to uphold the Doha Agreement. He also appealed to the international community to support Pakistan in its anti-terror efforts.
Referencing his mother, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal said, “My mother spoke out against terrorism in her last speech. Pakistan is ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with Afghanistan to combat terrorism.”
He warned against efforts to exploit the sentiments of the people of Afghanistan and Pakistan and stressed the importance of mutual cooperation in the region.
Addressing India, Bilawal emphasized, “India must understand that Pakistan itself has been a victim of terrorism. Let’s resolve the Kashmir issue in accordance with international resolutions. Indian leadership should engage in dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues and recognize Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.”
Bilawal pointed out that terrorism has severely impacted Pakistan’s economy, costing the country 92,000 lives. “There is no religion or border for terrorists,” he said, adding that Pakistan has introduced significant economic reforms after exiting the FATF grey list and has emerged as a responsible state actively working against terrorism.
The former foreign minister also highlighted the growing threat of digital propaganda, describing it as a modern and complex challenge. “We need to shift our focus to the digital front,” he urged, calling on the global community to uphold justice from Kashmir to Palestine to achieve lasting peace.
