Pakistan has formally raised concerns at the United Nations after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that the move could seriously threaten regional peace and stability. Pakistani officials described the decision as illegal and urged the international community to take immediate notice of the potential humanitarian and security consequences.
Pakistan’s envoy to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, submitted a formal letter to the president of the United Nations General Assembly conveying concerns raised by Ishaq Dar. The letter emphasised that suspending the treaty could undermine decades of water cooperation and create serious risks for millions of people who depend on shared river resources.
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Furthermore, Islamabad appealed to the United Nations Security Council to intervene and encourage India to fully restore the treaty’s implementation. Pakistani officials argued that continued disruption of the agreement could increase tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbours and further destabilise an already sensitive regional security environment.
Meanwhile, the letter warned that India’s decision could have significant humanitarian consequences by affecting water access for communities dependent on the Indus river system. Pakistan stressed that the treaty must remain fully operational and respected in accordance with international obligations to prevent further escalation and maintain stability in South Asia.
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Additionally, the Pakistani envoy highlighted the longstanding dispute over Kashmir, describing it as a central cause of persistent instability in the region. He emphasised that lasting peace in South Asia cannot be achieved without resolving the issue in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Finally, Pakistan urged the international community to give urgent attention to the matter and support efforts aimed at restoring the treaty. Officials maintained that protecting the Indus Waters Treaty remains essential for regional cooperation, humanitarian security, and the prevention of further tensions between Pakistan and India.