Pakistan Warns India Over Indus Waters Treaty
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi emphasized that cutting off water crucial to the survival of millions of Pakistanis would be “a deeply irresponsible act” that endangers peace across South Asia and beyond. He stressed that the burden of such a threat to international peace and security would rest entirely on India.
Andrabi declared, “Pakistan's rights and interests in respect of its water resources are non-negotiable. We will vigorously defend those rights through all available diplomatic, legal, political, economic, and other measures consistent with international law in the UN Charter.”
He further cautioned that “any such act would be treated with utmost seriousness and could possibly amount to an act of war under Article 51 of the UN Charter,” adding that blocking water essential to Pakistan’s survival and development “would constitute an extremely grave act with far-reaching consequences.”
These remarks followed comments by Indian Water Minister CR Patil, who stated in an interview that New Delhi was working to ensure that “not a single drop of water” would reach Pakistan in the coming years. Patil asserted, "I believe the work is proceeding in a time-bound manner, and the flow of Indus water to Pakistan will stop, as I can say. It is certain—not a single drop of water will go in the coming years; I can tell you that much…”
This escalating rhetoric highlights the growing tensions between the two neighbors over water resources, a dispute that could have profound implications for regional stability.
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