Bilawal Bhutto Plays Religion Card Against India, But Journalist Stumps Him With Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Reference

At a UN media interaction, former Pakistan minister Bilawal Bhutto found himself stumped by a journalist's question.

Bhutto had claimed that the Pahalgam terror attack was being exploited as a political tool to demonise Muslims in India.

Veteran journalist Ahmed Fathi immediately pointed out that "Muslim Indian military officers were involved in the government’s briefings during the conflict.

Bhutto, unable to respond to this factual statement, resorted to ranting and making unfounded allegations against India, reported NDTV.

Ahmed Fathi referred to Bhutto's statement alleging demonisation of Muslims in India, and added, "Sir, I have watched the briefings on both sides and as far as I recall, there were Muslim Indian military officers who were conducting briefings on the Indian side."

The veteran journalist was referring to Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who articulated the Indian position during Operation Sindoor and emerged as an inspiration for the country.  

Bhutto replied, "Well, as far as the operation is concerned, you are absolutely right."

To this, Ahmed Fathi replied, "Okay."

Bhutto acknowledged this, saying, "Well, as far as the operation is concerned, you are absolutely right."

Fathi, with a simple "Okay," was about to proceed with his next question when Bhutto interrupted, launching into an emotional outburst, making unfounded allegations against India. However, the journalist had already made his point.

Bhutto, now a Pakistan National Assembly member and PPP Chairman, acknowledged the difficulties Islamabad faces in raising the Kashmir issue internationally, stating, "As far as the hurdles we face within the UN and in general, as far as the Kashmir cause is concerned, that still exists."

This UN appearance is part of Pakistan's broader global outreach, a move seen as copying India's diplomatic efforts following the recent conflict.