NEW YORK – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has issued a grave warning about the deteriorating security situation in South Asia, stating that the threshold for war between nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India is now at its lowest point in recent history.
Speaking during a media interaction at the United Nations Headquarters and during meetings in Europe, Bilawal urged the international community to recognize the gravity of the situation and take proactive measures to prevent a potential conflict.
“At the moment, the threshold for full-blown military conflict between two nuclear-armed states has come down; it has not gone up,” Bilawal cautioned, emphasizing the increasing frequency of military exchanges, drone operations, and cross-border incidents.
He warned that any future terrorist attack could be misinterpreted as an act of war, adding that the scope for de-escalation is shrinking dangerously. Bilawal also highlighted recent threats from Indian officials to tamper with Pakistan’s water supply — a move he said would be considered an act of war by Islamabad.
“Nuclear weapons are now a part of the equation. If a missile is fired toward us, we will have seconds to determine whether it is nuclear or not. The risk of miscalculation is real and immediate,” he stressed.
Bilawal further called for long-term diplomatic engagement between India and Pakistan to address outstanding issues, including counter-terrorism cooperation, water-sharing disputes, and the longstanding conflict over Kashmir.
He proposed joint intelligence-sharing mechanisms between Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) as a measure to reduce tensions and foster communication.
The former foreign minister appealed to the United States, European Union, and the broader international community to not only mediate but to remain consistently involved in South Asia’s fragile peace process.
His remarks come amid renewed regional tensions and heightened rhetoric following cross-border skirmishes and recent allegations of sabotage.
Reported by PakTribune News Desk
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