ISLAMABAD: In the aftermath of a ceasefire following days of Indian military aggression, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to lead a high-level diplomatic delegation aimed at promoting Pakistan’s position and advocating for peace on the global stage.
Bilawal, whose party is a key coalition partner in the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led government, accepted the assignment, reaffirming his commitment to represent Pakistan during this critical period.
“Earlier today, I was contacted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who asked me to lead a delegation to present Pakistan’s case for peace internationally. I am honoured to accept and remain committed to serving the nation during these challenging times,” Bilawal wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
According to sources cited by Geo News, Bilawal will head to Europe with a team of senior officials to brief key international players on India’s recent hostilities and Pakistan’s peaceful response.
A special committee has been constituted to oversee this diplomatic initiative, including former federal ministers Khurram Dastgir Khan and Hina Rabbani Khar, along with former foreign secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani.
The delegation is expected to visit major capitals—including Washington, London, Brussels, Paris, and Moscow—to present Pakistan’s narrative and shed light on the consequences of India’s escalatory actions.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the initiative, stating that a parliamentary delegation would soon embark on visits to key global capitals to ensure Pakistan’s stance is heard and understood.
The diplomatic effort comes on the heels of Pakistan’s large-scale retaliatory operation, “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos,” which targeted multiple Indian military installations across the Line of Control (LoC). According to Pakistani officials, the strikes were “precise and proportionate,” launched in response to India’s continued aggression within Pakistani territory.
During the brief but intense conflict, Pakistan reportedly downed six Indian fighter jets—including three Rafales—and numerous drones. Hostilities ended after approximately 87 hours when a ceasefire was brokered by the United States on May 10.
