Dar warns India against weaponising Indus waters
Dar said India’s unilateral interference in the Indus Waters Treaty could have profound consequences for regional peace and security, as Pakistan pressed treaty mechanisms.
- On Friday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned India that any attempt to deprive Pakistan of waters allocated under the Indus Waters Treaty could have "profound consequences" for regional peace and security.
- Despite India's unilateral decision in April 2025 to place obligations in abeyance, Dar stated the 1960 treaty remains "valid, binding and fully operative" after surviving six decades of political tension.
- Ongoing proceedings concerning Indian hydroelectric projects Kishenganga and Ratle demonstrate that the Permanent Indus Commission, a neutral expert, or the Court of Arbitration remain relevant legal mechanisms, the DPM noted.
- Dar described his recent discussions with British Foreign Secretary Miliband as "extremely useful," while separately coordinating on regional security with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
- Separately, Dar addressed the safety of 10 Pakistani nationals held hostage aboard the Honour by Somali pirates, while highlighting Pakistan's focus on economic growth and climate vulnerability.
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Attempt to deprive Pak of its share of Indus water will have 'profound consequences': Dy PM Dar
Pakistan warns of profound regional security consequences if its treaty waters are withheld. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated the issue transcends bilateral relations and treaty sanctity. India has placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following a terror attack. Pakistan emphasizes its reliance on the Indus Basin for agriculture and development. The nation seeks resolution through dialogue and treaty mechanisms.
Pakistan has raised the issue internationally, with India maintaining its stance on the Indus Water Treaty. Ishaq Dar appealed for assistance, linking water to Pakistan's security and economy.
Dar warns India against weaponising Indus waters
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday warned India that any attempt to deprive Pakistan of waters allocated under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) could have "profound consequences" for regional peace and security, while calling for the decades-old agreement to be respected and implemented. Addressing a virtual seminar in Washington on "The Indus Waters Treaty: South Asian Security at the Crossroads", Dar said the 1960 trea…
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