Pakistani officials say India’s recent actions concerning the Indus Waters Treaty violate international obligations and threaten regional water security.
Pakistan’s political leadership has strongly condemned India’s recent actions regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, describing them as a violation of international law and the spirit of the long-standing water-sharing agreement.
According to Pakistani officials, India’s reported unilateral decision to suspend the treaty and halt the exchange of hydrological data has raised serious concerns over regional water security. They argue that such measures undermine the legal framework governing shared river resources between the two countries.
The chairman of WAPDA warned that new Indian projects on the western rivers could pose significant risks to the region’s water stability. He stated that suspending the treaty without mutual agreement and withholding hydrological information contradicts international commitments and could affect Pakistan’s water management planning.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said India’s decision has brought it international criticism rather than any strategic advantage. He maintained that Pakistan’s rights under the Indus Waters Treaty remain legally protected and cannot be revoked through unilateral action.
Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif reaffirmed that Pakistan would defend the treaty through all available legal and diplomatic means. He said unilateral measures and pressure tactics are unacceptable because the agreement is closely linked to Pakistan’s water, food, energy, and economic security.
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