Bilawal recalled the operation against the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan in Swat Valley in 2009 while criticising the current peace process. He said the nation was fully aware of what the Taliban had done in Swat.
“Our country, our culture is in danger, our rulers didn't tell us the truth, they tried to suppress us, they wanted to break us but we didn't,” he said.
“You say, ‘let's talk', please do, but ask me what will happen after talks because I know the consequences,” he said. The Pakistan government and the Taliban are engaged in preliminary talks to end militancy but many doubt the process will produce a lasting solution.
Bilawal, whose Pakistan People's Party was routed in last year's general elections but remains in power in southern Sindh province, has lashed against the Taliban and the peace talks in recent weeks.
He has spoken in support of military action against the Taliban across Pakistan though the PPP joined an All Parties Conference last year that endorsed the PML-N's plans to hold dialogue with the Taliban.
