Pakistan warned the United Nations about serious security risks from India’s actions on the Indus Waters Treaty. Islamabad said India unilaterally held the treaty in abeyance last year. Officials described the move as a direct threat to Pakistan’s water security and regional stability.
Speaking in New York, Ambassador Usman Jadoon addressed a global water policy roundtable hosted by Canada and the UN. He said India disrupted downstream water flows without notice. He also accused India of withholding vital hydrological information from Pakistan.
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Moreover, Jadoon stressed the treaty remains legally binding under international law. He said the 1960 agreement has ensured predictable water management for over six decades. The Indus basin supports Pakistan’s irrigation system and serves more than 240 million people.
Meanwhile, he highlighted growing global water insecurity affecting food, energy, health, and livelihoods. Pakistan faces floods, droughts, glacier melt, groundwater depletion, and rapid population growth. These factors, he said, place immense pressure on already stressed water systems.
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Finally, Jadoon outlined Pakistan’s efforts to build water resilience through planning and restoration projects. He cited Living Indus and Recharge Pakistan as key national initiatives. However, he urged global cooperation and respect for water laws ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.