Journalist Silences Bilawal Bhutto in Discussion by Evoking Comparison with Colonel Sofiya Qureshi
Confused at UN, Bhutto Stumped by Veteran Journalist's Question
Stepping into the UN spotlight, Pakistan National Assembly member and Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party, Bilawal Bhutto, found himself at a loss for words during a media interaction. The controversy erupted after Bhutto accused India of using the Pahalgam terror attack as a political tool to demonize Muslims.
Journalist Ahmed Fathi, with his sharp wit, countered Bhutto's allegations by provocatively referencing "Muslim Indian military officers" who had participated in government briefings during the conflict. The reference was clear: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a trailblazing figure in the Indian Army, who had gained prominence for her role in Operation Sindoor.
Bhutto admitted, "Well, as far as the operation is concerned, you are absolutely right." However, Fathi did not let Bhutto off easily and continued the line of questioning. But before he could ask another question, Bhutto interrupted, launching into a tirade of unfounded allegations against India.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi made history as the first woman to lead an Indian contingent in a United Nations peacekeeping mission and during Operation Sindoor, she played a pivotal role in targeting nine terrorist camps involved in cross-border attacks. Her actions during the operation sent a strong message about India's resolve to combat terrorism and uphold national security.
Bhutto, once lauded for his diplomatic skills, has faced criticism for his increasingly provocative rhetoric. After India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in response to the Pahalgam attack, Bhutto escalated the situation by declaring, "The Indus is ours and will remain ours - either our water will flow through it, or their blood."
Critics swiftly condemned Bhutto's reckless remarks, with AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi criticizing him for his political immaturity. "Forget about such childish talk," Owaisi scolded. "He doesn't even know who killed his mother and grandfather. Terrorists killed his mother. And when they kill our mothers and daughters, it is not?"
[Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is a celebrated senior officer in India's military, renowned for her leadership during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict. Born in 1974 in Vadodara, Gujarat, Qureshi hails from a family with a rich military heritage.]
War-and-conflicts continued to dominate general-news discussions, as Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto and Indian journalist Ahmed Fathi exchanged heated words about the Pahalgam terror attack at the UN, with Fathi referencing the role of Muslim Indian military officers like Colonel Sofiya Qureshi in politics and crime-and-justice matters. Despite Bhutto acknowledging Colonel Qureshi's involvement in Operation Sindoor, he resumed his unfounded allegations against India, drawing criticism from various quarters for his provocative rhetoric and political immaturity.
