Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said lasting peace in South Asia cannot be achieved without restoring the Indus Waters Treaty, stressing that Pakistan’s water rights must remain fully protected. Speaking at an international seminar in Islamabad, the former foreign minister said regional stability depends on all parties honouring their commitments under the agreement. Bilawal said the […]
Water Rights
Opposition backs Sindh on NFC, water rights issues
Karachi: Opposition Leader of Tehreek Tahaffuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) have voiced support for Sindh position on key federal-provincial issues, rejecting any proposed changes to the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award and warning against projects they say could affect the province’s water rights. The remarks were made during a joint press conference at the Karachi Press Club […]
Indus is Pakistan’s lifeline: PM vows to defend water rights on global drought day
On the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared the Indus River as Pakistan’s lifeline. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to defend its water rights, especially in light of India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. He stressed that such unilateral actions are unacceptable and threaten the lives of 240 […]
FO spokesperson: Pakistan fully prepared to safeguard borders and water rights
Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, confirmed on Friday that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend its borders and sovereignty. Speaking at a weekly briefing, he rejected India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling water a “matter of life and death” for Pakistan. The treaty, brokered by the World […]
Bilawal Bhutto calls for unity in fighting Pakistan’s crises and securing water rights
Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto, delivered a passionate speech at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on the 46th anniversary of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. He emphasized that his party has always fought for the fair distribution of water. Bilawal stated that this battle was not just for Pakistan but also on the global […]
Sindh CM vows to protect province’s water rights amid canal controversy
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has committed to defending Sindh’s interests regarding six proposed canals on the Indus River. This commitment comes after Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Army Chief Gen Asim Munir launched the Cholistan project on February 15. The $3.3 billion Green Pakistan Initiative aims to irrigate south Punjab lands […]