Attaullah Tarar has rejected India’s attempts to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, saying such actions have no legal or moral standing and reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to protecting its water rights. Read More: ‘Water is our red line’: Tarar says IWT cannot be unilaterally revoked In a statement issued on Monday, the federal information minister said Pakistan’s right […]
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Atta Tarar criticises India’s award politics
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday criticised India’s international image-building efforts, claiming its politics of “artificial prestige” raises serious questions. His remarks came in a statement shared on X ahead of an upcoming foreign visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The comments add to the ongoing exchange of political criticism between Pakistan and […]
Tarar vows strong response to any threat against Pakistan’s water
Attaullah Tarar has said Pakistan is fully prepared to respond effectively to any attempt to stop its water supply, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting the Indus Waters Treaty under all circumstances. Addressing an international seminar in Islamabad, he described water as the lifeline of 240 million Pakistanis and warned that using it as a […]
Musadik links flood deaths to India’s alleged water aggression
Musadik Malik has claimed that 6,000 Pakistanis died and thousands more were injured because of what he described as India’s water aggression, arguing that the issue extends beyond climate change to questions of justice and water security. Speaking at an international seminar in Islamabad on the Indus Waters Treaty, he said Pakistan would not compromise […]
Terrorists should not be labelled as militants: Tarar
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has criticised what he described as the growing practice of referring to terrorists as “militants”, insisting that those responsible for acts of terrorism should be identified by their actions. Speaking on Tuesday, Tarar objected to the use of the term “militants” in a report by Turkish public broadcaster TRT World […]
Tarar says IWT remains legally binding
Islamabad: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) cannot be unilaterally revoked, suspended, or amended by India. He stressed that the legally binding agreement remains in force and described water as Pakistan’s “red line.” His remarks come amid renewed tensions over the treaty and India’s water-related policies. Addressing a joint press conference […]
Info minister terms budget ‘positive and relief-oriented’
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar termed the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year “positive and relief-oriented” while addressing a press briefing alongside State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani. At the outset, the information minister said that certain segments were criticising for the sake of criticising. “When Pakistan was on the brink of default … […]
Government invites opposition to sign Charter of Economy, defends proposed budget
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday invited the opposition to sign a Charter of Economy (CoE) and defended the federal budget 2026-27. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly on Sunday, Tarar gave credit to the government for what he called “sagacious” economic policy. “It’s a friendly and relief-oriented budget for all,” he said, […]
Budget Focused on Relief, Pakistan Entering a New Era of Prosperity: Atta Tarar
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has claimed that the government’s new federal budget is centered on public relief and does not impose any new taxes on low-income citizens. He said the government has taken significant steps toward ensuring budget promises fulfilled and that Pakistan is entering a new era of economic prosperity. Speaking during the […]
Tarar proposes Pakistan-Africa cultural forum to boost ties
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Africa Day proposed the establishment of a joint Pakistan-Africa cultural forum and called for greater cultural and musical exchanges between Pakistan and African countries, saying such initiatives could help strengthen people-to-people ties and promote a positive image of both sides. Addressing a ceremony attended by African […]