Pakistan Issues Fresh Warning to India Over Indus Waters Treaty Dispute
Pakistan renewed its criticism of India over the Indus Waters Treaty with senior ministers issuing sharp remarks as tensions continue following India's suspension of the water sharing agreement.
Islamabad: Pakistan has once again escalated its rhetoric against India over the Indus Waters Treaty, with senior government leaders making strong statements as the long running dispute over water sharing continues.
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister, Musadik Malik, warned that anyone attempting to deprive Pakistan of its share of water under the treaty would face severe consequences. While he did not directly name India, the remarks were widely seen as a response to New Delhi’s recent position on the agreement.
The minister also took an indirect swipe at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that decisions taken by India’s leadership could affect Pakistan’s agriculture, employment and economy. He said Pakistan intends to raise concerns regarding the rights of downstream countries at international forums.
Pakistan’s Information Minister Ataullah Tarar also defended the treaty, arguing that the Indus Waters Treaty is a legally binding international agreement and cannot be unilaterally revoked or amended by India. He further recalled previous statements by Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Army Chief Asim Munir, who have described water security as a national red line.
The latest exchange comes after India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025 that killed 26 civilians. New Delhi has maintained that the agreement will remain suspended until Pakistan takes credible action against terrorist networks operating from its territory.
India has also announced plans to fully utilize its allocated share of water under the treaty. Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil recently stated that India intends to ensure its full water entitlement is used domestically over the coming years, reducing downstream flows that would otherwise enter Pakistan.
The dispute over the Indus Waters Treaty remains one of the most sensitive issues in India Pakistan relations, with both countries continuing to defend their respective legal and strategic positions through diplomatic and public statements.
