Pakistan Says It’s Ready to Fight Terror—With India? Bilawal’s Surprising U-Turn
Okay, let’s talk about Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. You know, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and that guy who usually sounds like he’s seconds away from declaring war on India? Yeah, him. For years, he’s been the go-to guy for fiery speeches—slamming Modi, defending Kashmir policies, the whole nine yards. But here’s the twist: at some international meet last week, he suddenly started talking about peace and “people’s aspirations” in Kashmir. Wait, what? Is this for real, or just another diplomatic magic trick?
1. The Old Bilawal: All Fire and Fury
1.1 Remember That Time He Called Modi a “Butcher”?
Classic Bilawal move. Back in 2019, he dropped that bomb—referring to the 2002 Gujarat riots—and India lost its collective mind. And it wasn’t just a one-off. Dude’s UN speeches could double as action movie scripts: India as the villain, Pakistan as the misunderstood hero, Kashmir as the battleground. You get the vibe.
1.2 Why So Angry, Though?
Here’s the thing—it wasn’t just personal. In Pakistan, bashing India is basically a national sport. The military loves it, the politicians use it to distract from their own messes, and Bilawal? Well, he’s the Bhutto kid. His family built the PPP on anti-India sentiment. So when Imran Khan started hogging the populism spotlight, Bilawal doubled down on the tough-guy act. Smart politics? Maybe. Good for peace? Not so much.
2. The New Bilawal: Peace Guru?
2.1 That One Weird Speech
So picture this: fancy international conference, global bigwigs watching, and Bilawal casually says, “Hey, let’s solve Kashmir based on what the people want.” Cue record scratch. But here’s the kicker—half the experts there were reportedly funded by Pakistan. Convenient, right? Makes you wonder if this was a genuine change of heart or just a performance for Western donors.
2.2 Decoding the “People’s Aspirations” Line
Pakistan’s usual script demands a UN vote in Kashmir. India’s response? “None of your business.” So when Bilawal name-drops “people’s aspirations,” it sounds softer—but here’s the catch. Unless Pakistan stops winking at groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, India’s just gonna roll its eyes and move on. Words are cheap.
3. Should India Even Bother?
3.1 Pakistan’s Terror Problem (Still a Thing)
Funny timing—days before Bilawal’s big peace speech, terrorists attacked Indian soldiers in Pahalgam. Coincidence? Yeah, no. India’s foreign minister, Jaishankar, nailed it: Pakistan wants to “have its cake and eat it too.” Peace talks with one hand, terror proxies with the other.
3.2 India’s Been Burned Before
Remember the 2021 ceasefire? That lasted about as long as a Snapchat streak. Until Pakistan actually cracks down on terror camps—not just talks about it—India’s not buying what Bilawal’s selling. Fool me once, and all that.
4. Why the Sudden Change? Follow the Money
4.1 Pakistan’s Economy is a Dumpster Fire
Let’s be real—Pakistan’s broke. Like, “China won’t even lend us more money” broke. The FATF grey list? Not helping. So maybe, just maybe, this peace talk is less about goodwill and more about desperation. You don’t change your tune unless you’re out of options.
4.2 China and the US: Puppet Masters?
China’s got billions tied up in Pakistan’s CPEC projects—chaos is bad for business. And the US? They’d love India and Pakistan to chill so everyone can focus on containing China. Bilawal’s new “peaceful” act might just be him reading the room.
5. So… What Now?
5.1 Best-Case Scenario
Maybe backchannel talks start up again—but only if Pakistan actually arrests guys like Hafiz Saeed. Otherwise? This whole thing fizzles out by next month.
5.2 Reality Check
Trust between these two is thinner than chai at a dodgy dhaba. Even if Bilawal means well (big if), Pakistan’s military calls the shots. And in India? Modi’s got elections coming. No way he risks looking weak. So yeah, don’t hold your breath.
Bottom Line
Bilawal’s peace act is interesting, sure. But until Pakistan walks the walk—not just talks the talk—India’s right to be skeptical. History’s full of Pakistan’s “peace offers” that vanished faster than free samosas at a party. This time? Probably no different.
Source: Navbharat Times – Default
