Washington DC, Speaking from Washington D.C. as part of Pakistan’s high-level diplomatic delegation led by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Senator Sherry Rehman stated that Pakistan’s principled and responsible position is gaining traction across key international forums. “Right now, Pakistan’s narrative is being accepted everywhere and in every meeting. A new space is emerging for it—one that Pakistan’s strategic maturity has unlocked—particularly in the context of engagement with India. That door is opening even wider now,” she said.
Senator Rehman shared that Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and the delegation have held multiple meetings in New York. “In each one—whether it was with China, Russia, the United States, members of the E10 —Chairman Bilawal adopted a multidimensional approach. He spoke about Pakistan’s strategic restraint, addressed every concern, including those around the Indus Waters Treaty, and managed to satisfy interlocutors.”
She emphasized that Chairman Bilawal raised Kashmir as the core issue—the reason for persistent instability—and stated unequivocally that if we truly desire lasting peace, which is our ultimate goal, then the resolution of the Kashmir issue according to UN Security Council resolutions is essential. “Chairman Bilawal not only advanced this point,” Senator Rehman noted, “he underlined it boldly.”
Senator Rehman stressed that Chairman Bilawal emphasized multilateralism and the international legal frameworks and military codes that are being flagrantly violated in Modi’s India. “With no regard for rules or norms, India continues to set dangerous precedents. For them, war has become a permanent theatre. If peace is genuinely desired, then India must also change its posture and engage in dialogue with Pakistan.”
Senator Rehman underscored that even on the issue of terrorism—India’s constant refrain—Chairman Bilawal made it clear that Pakistan has made immense sacrifices and has transformed. “Since the martyrdom of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan has become a frontline state in the fight against terrorism. Our military has a generation that has witnessed urban warfare, the loss of friends and brothers. We stand firmly today having given everything in this fight against terrorism.”
Senator Rehman noted that Chairman Bilawal also called out India’s politics of propaganda, misinformation, and constant vilification of Pakistan, calling it unsustainable and dangerous. “It only escalates tensions and ignores the reality that both countries are nuclear powers,” she said. “What direction does India want to push this region in?”
She added that Chairman Bilawal raised critical questions about the internal and external posture of Modi’s India. “Why has this ‘new India,’ built on identity politics, created enemies both inside and outside its borders—especially targeting minorities, particularly Muslims, at home, while promoting hostility abroad? This is becoming a militarized state that thrives on perpetual conflict.”
Senator Rehman confirmed that the delegation also highlighted how unarmed civilians have been targeted, and even critical motor infrastructure attacked—actions unheard of anywhere else. “Particularly with the Indus Waters Treaty, India has opened up a new and illegal front of war,” she said.
Concluding her remarks, Senator Rehman called for urgent international attention. “The international community must take note, raise its voice, and stand with Pakistan’s principled position—because if such actions are left unchecked, they could open the door to dangerous precedents and a major crisis in South Asia.”
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
