Pakistan vows response to any attempt to block water flow
Pakistan’s minister says the country is ready to respond if any effort blocks its water flow, warning water use as a weapon could destabilize the region. He cites the Indus Waters Treaty and calls for mutual amendments while alleging India’s incomplete implementation.
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said Pakistan is fully prepared to respond to any attempt to stop the country’s water flow, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting its rights under the Indus Waters Treaty.
Speaking at an international seminar on the treaty in Islamabad, Tarar said the use of water as a weapon would threaten regional peace and stability, describing the agreement as one of the world’s longest-running water-sharing accords.
He said the treaty is vital for Pakistan’s agriculture, economy and millions of people who depend on the Indus River system, adding that the country would safeguard its water rights under all circumstances.
The minister stressed that any amendment to the treaty could only be made through mutual agreement and criticised unilateral actions affecting its implementation.
Pakistan’s Commissioner for the Indus Waters Treaty, Syed Mehr Ali Shah, said India had not been fully implementing certain treaty provisions since August 2023 and alleged that water diversion from the Chenab River was inconsistent with the agreement.
He added that Pakistan had recently written to India seeking the sharing of data in accordance with the treaty.
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