In a stark escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan's military has issued a grave warning to India, asserting that any attempt to block or disrupt Pakistan's share of the Indus River waters would result in consequences spanning generations. This pronouncement follows India's recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a pivotal agreement that has governed water sharing between the two nations since 1960.ARY NEWS+3Dunya News+3The Nation+3The Times of India+12@EconomicTimes+12Wikipedia+12
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), emphasized the gravity of the situation in a recent statement. He cautioned that obstructing the water flow to Pakistan's 240 million citizens would be an act of extreme provocation, stating, "We hope such a moment never comes, but if India tries to block our water, the consequences will be far-reaching and long-lasting. No one can dare stop the water supply to over 240 million Pakistanis." Arab News+3ARY NEWS+3Dunya News+3Dunya News
The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, has historically been a cornerstone of India-Pakistan relations, surviving multiple conflicts. However, India's decision to suspend the treaty in April 2025, following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam attributed to Pakistan-based militants, has strained this longstanding agreement. India's subsequent actions, including halting water flow from the Chenab River and conducting reservoir flushing without prior notification, have exacerbated tensions. Reuters+2Arab News+2ABC+2@EconomicTimes+4ABC+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia
Pakistan's leadership has responded with unified condemnation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif labeled water as a "red line," warning that any attempts to block river flows into Pakistan would be met with decisive action. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar echoed this sentiment, asserting that such actions would be considered acts of war. Reddit+3ARY NEWS+3Daily The Destination+3CaliberHindustan Times+1The Jerusalem Post+1
The suspension of the IWT and the potential for water scarcity pose significant risks to Pakistan's agriculture and energy sectors, which heavily rely on the Indus River system. Analysts warn that the weaponization of water resources could lead to severe humanitarian and environmental crises in the region. WE News English+5The Times of India+5@EconomicTimes+5ABC
As both nuclear-armed nations navigate this precarious situation, international observers urge restraint and a return to diplomatic dialogue to prevent further escalation. The future of the Indus Waters Treaty and regional stability hangs in the balance as the world watches closely.WE News English+2AP News+2The Jerusalem Post+2WE News English+12Arab News+12The Times of India+12
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