A Pakistani government delegation led by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari briefed the All Parties Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pakistan at the British Parliament, warning that India’s aggressive posture and recent actions could endanger regional and global peace.
Addressing the APPG at the historic Westminster Palace, Mr Bhutto-Zardari highlighted India’s unilateral decisions, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and repeated attacks on civilian populations along the Line of Control (LoC), terming them “blatant violations of international law”.
The Pakistani delegation also drew attention to what it described as India’s “unsubstantiated and politically motivated allegations” following the Pahalgam incident.
Mr Bhutto said India had “levelled serious accusations against Pakistan without any credible investigation or verifiable evidence,” adding that Islamabad “categorically rejected these baseless claims”.
“These actions by India are not just irresponsible, but pose serious risks to peace and stability in South Asia and beyond,” he said.
The APPG meeting was hosted by British MP Yasmin Qureshi, who chairs the group. Ms Qureshi reaffirmed the importance of sustained parliamentary dialogue on human rights and regional peace, and lauded the Pakistani delegation’s efforts to keep UK lawmakers informed on developments in South Asia.
The briefing comes at a time of heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, with Pakistan expressing concern over what it sees as India’s attempts to unilaterally alter regional dynamics through aggressive military and diplomatic postures.
Members of the British Parliament were also informed about the human rights situation in Indian-administered Kashmir, as well as the increasing constraints on civic freedoms and minority rights under the current Indian government.
The Pakistani delegation urged the international community, particularly the UK, to play a proactive role in de-escalating tensions and ensuring adherence to international norms.
