After Khawaja Asif, Bilawal Bhutto's Candid Confession on Harbouring Terrorism, Says 'Don't Think It is a Secret’

In a shocking and candid statement, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has effectively admitted what the global community has long suspected — that Pakistan has been nurturing and supporting terrorists as part of a deliberate state policy. His remarks have reignited global scrutiny over Pakistan’s complicity in fuelling cross-border terrorism, especially in India.

During an interaction, Bhutto said, “I don’t think it is a secret… Yes, some of these elements were supported, some were created by our own state.” His words come close on the heels of another controversial acknowledgment by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who recently stated that terrorist groups were used as strategic tools.

A Pattern of Admissions

While such truths have long been pointed out by intelligence agencies and security experts across the world, admissions from top-level Pakistani politicians reflect the deep-rooted strategy of the country’s military and ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) in cultivating terror as a foreign policy instrument — particularly against India and Afghanistan.

These repeated statements have exposed how Pakistan continues to host and protect internationally designated terror outfits, while simultaneously portraying itself as a victim of terrorism in international forums.

India Reacts Strongly

India has consistently maintained that Pakistan is a breeding ground for terrorism. The latest revelations provide further weight to India’s diplomatic stand, especially as it campaigns for global sanctions against Pakistan-backed terror networks.

“This is not a revelation. It’s a confirmation. The world must now act decisively against Pakistan's terror infrastructure,” said an Indian government source.

Global Concern Mounts

With such statements surfacing repeatedly from within Pakistan’s own political leadership, international pressure is expected to mount on Islamabad. Several countries, including the US, France, and the UK, have previously expressed concern over Pakistan’s links with terror financing and militant sanctuaries.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) had also placed Pakistan on its grey list in the past for failing to act effectively against money laundering and terror financing.