Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari has stated that her father, Asif Ali Zardari, played a decisive role in shutting down NATO supply routes in 2011 and ensuring that there are no American military bases operating in Pakistan today. In her remarks, she referred to the tense period in relations between Islamabad and Washington, when Pakistan suspended NATO logistics routes in response to concerns over national sovereignty. She described the move as a strong assertion of independence and credited her father’s leadership for taking what she termed a principled stand during a challenging time.
She further emphasized that the decision to close the supply lines sent a clear message about safeguarding Pakistan’s territorial integrity and strategic autonomy. According to her statement, key policy steps taken during Asif Ali Zardari’s tenure helped reshape the country’s foreign policy direction while prioritizing national interests. Her comments have since drawn mixed reactions in political circles, with supporters viewing the move as a landmark moment in asserting sovereignty, while critics continue to debate its broader diplomatic and economic consequences.
