ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned India’s sudden alteration of the River Chenab’s flow, calling it a violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and urging the international community to take notice. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andarabi described the move as unacceptable, stressing that no unilateral action regarding shared rivers is permissible under international law. […]
Indus Waters Treaty
Ishaq Dar warns against India’s suspension of Indus Waters Treaty
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has warned that India’s decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance poses “a real threat to regional stability,” urging its immediate reversal while emphasizing that water should remain “a source of cooperation, not weaponised for politics.” Speaking at the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial […]
Pakistan to participate in IWT proceedings despite India’s boycott
Pakistan on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) arbitration process, announcing that it will continue to fully participate in the Neutral Expert proceedings in good faith, despite India’s decision to halt its participation. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the Neutral Expert proceedings were initiated […]
Pakistan urges UN to act as India ‘weaponizes water’
At the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan voiced strong concern over India’s unilateral suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a dangerous precedent that weaponizes shared natural resources. Speaking during a debate on climate and security, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, urged India to return to full compliance with […]
Report warns India posing threat to Pakistan’s water security
ISLAMABAD: India cannot abruptly stop the Indus River or completely divert its tributaries, but it can influence the timing of water flows to Pakistan within its technical limits, posing a significant short-term threat, the Ecological Threat Report 2025 has warned. The study, published by the Sydney-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), highlights Pakistan’s vulnerability […]
Pakistan Warns India Against ‘Weaponising Water’
ROME: Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah has issued a strong warning against the unilateral manipulation of shared water resources, accusing India of undermining a cornerstone water-sharing agreement and posing a serious threat to regional peace and sustainable development. Speaking at the Rome Water Dialogue organized by the Food and Agriculture […]
Pakistan welcomes international court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
The federal government has welcomed the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, which upheld Pakistan’s position on the interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty. The court ruled that India must generally allow the unrestricted flow of water from the western rivers to Pakistan. According to details, the PCA released its […]
PM thanks World Bank for support on Indus treaty
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday appreciated the World Bank’s firm support for Pakistan’s position on the Indus Waters Treaty. During a meeting in Islamabad with Ousmane Dione, World Bank Regional Vice President for MENAAP, the PM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to international law and peaceful dialogue to resolve regional disputes. The Prime Minister specifically thanked […]
Dar flags India’s treaty breach at UN meeting
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN Headquarters on Monday. During the meeting, Dar raised concerns about India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a threat to regional stability. He urged the UN to ensure respect for international agreements and stressed the […]
India cannot unilaterally suspend or leave Indus Waters Treaty: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that India cannot unilaterally suspend or withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty. He spoke during his visit to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Islamabad. The Prime Minister criticized India for trying to politicize water resources, calling it a serious violation of international law. He warned that […]