Bilawal warns India, urges talks on Indus treaty

Islamabad

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged India to resume talks, stressing that peace between the two countries can only be achieved through comprehensive dialogue. Speaking to DW Urdu during his visit to Brussels, Bilawal warned that any attempt by India to block Pakistan’s water would be seen as a serious threat, forcing Pakistan to respond.

While emphasizing Pakistan’s preference for peace, he said national security and water rights are non-negotiable. He also called on the international community to encourage India to engage in dialogue for lasting peace in South Asia, including resolving issues like Kashmir, terrorism, and water sharing. India, however, has maintained it will only discuss terrorism and the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The earlier composite dialogue process between the two countries, launched in 2003, was halted after the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Tensions further escalated after recent terror incidents and military exchanges in early May.