Former Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has urged the international community to look to Pakistan’s security forces as a model in the fight against terrorism, citing successful operations like Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad that, he said, “crippled terrorist networks” and significantly improved the country’s internal security. Speaking at an international conference in Islamabad titled ‘Pakistan’s War Against Terrorism’ on Wednesday, Bilawal delivered a strong message to both domestic and global audiences, asserting that Pakistan will never bow to terrorists. He reaffirmed the country’s firm stance in the fight against extremism, stating, “Surrender is not a word in Pakistan’s dictionary.” He stressed that terrorism is a global issue that demands coordinated international action. Highlighting the sacrifices Pakistan has made, Bilawal reminded the world that the country has lost over 90,000 lives in its war against terror and suffered major economic setbacks. “Pakistan has paid a heavy price—both in blood and in resources,” he said. Bilawal also raised concerns over the rising threat of digital terrorism, describing it as one of the most complex security challenges of the modern era. He called on Silicon Valley to reform its algorithms to help counter online extremism, stating, “Protecting future generations requires us to address this evolving threat now.” Touching on regional dynamics, Bilawal emphasized the shared responsibility of neighboring countries—particularly Afghanistan and India—in ensuring regional stability. In a bold call for unity against terrorism, he even extended a proposal for cooperation with both the Hindutva-led Modi government and the Taliban’s interim regime in Afghanistan to collectively combat extremism.
World should look to Pakistani forces as model in fight against Terrorism: Bilawal
