Bilawal Bhutto’s Extradition Offer: A Genuine Move or a Diplomatic Ploy?

Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto’s recent offer to extradite Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar has stirred controversy. Speaking in an interview, Bhutto stated that Pakistan is willing to hand over the LeT and JeM leaders to India, conditional on New Delhi’s cooperation. This offer has been met with skepticism and criticism, including from Hafiz Saeed’s son, who questioned Bhutto’s sincerity. Some observers speculate the offer is a diplomatic tactic to restart negotiations with India, especially given past instances of Pakistan’s contradictory actions following gestures of peace. The contrast between this offer and Bhutto’s previous strong statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty raises questions about the true intent behind this proposal.