Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has commended Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for dismissing India’s efforts to associate Pakistan with terrorism, stating that New Delhi is now internationally discredited. Bilawal highlighted Ibrahim’s role in exposing what he called Indian propaganda during the Malaysian leader’s interview on Indian television.

In the interview, Ibrahim rejected an Indian broadcaster’s attempt to connect Pakistan to the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. He clarified that Malaysia’s security agencies had not informed him of any Pakistani state involvement in terrorism, nor had he been presented with any evidence supporting such claims.

Bilawal remarked, “The reality is that India initiated a war based on falsehoods and suffered a significant defeat. India now finds itself exposed on the global stage.” He urged India to honor the commitments made during the ceasefire and to engage in discussions addressing all points of contention with Pakistan. “This dialogue is essential for fostering peace, prosperity, and stability in our region,” he added.

These statements followed Ibrahim’s comments during an interview with NDTV on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit held in New Delhi. When questioned about the Pahalgam attack, the Malaysian prime minister reiterated that no evidence linking Pakistan to terrorism had been provided to him. He emphasized that Malaysia’s intelligence agencies had not reported any Pakistani state involvement.

Notably, Ibrahim also addressed the situation in Gaza during the interview, affirming that Israel’s actions there constituted “state terrorism.”

The Pahalgam attack occurred on April 22, 2025, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), resulting in the deaths of 26 individuals, mostly tourists. India accused Pakistan of orchestrating the attack, an allegation Islamabad firmly denied, calling instead for an impartial investigation.

Following the attack, on May 6-7, India launched military strikes against Pakistan, sparking an armed conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Pakistan retaliated, shooting down eight Indian fighter jets, including French-made Rafale aircraft, along with numerous drones during the 87-hour confrontation.

A ceasefire brokered by the United States eventually ended the hostilities, with Pakistan advocating for dialogue to resolve the remaining disputes.