Rawalpindi, Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Barrister Danyal Chaudhry on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to protecting its water rights, national sovereignty and territorial integrity, warning that any attempt by India to deprive Pakistan of its lawful share under the Indus Waters Treaty would be treated as an act of war.
He strongly condemned India’s unilateral actions regarding the treaty, calling them a violation of international law, treaty obligations and the principles governing shared international watercourses.
Barrister Danyal said the Indus Waters Treaty is a legally binding international agreement that cannot be suspended or weakened through unilateral action. He said any move to block, divert or weaponize Pakistan’s share of water would pose a grave threat to the country’s security and the water security of more than 240 million Pakistanis.
He said Pakistan reserves the right to pursue all diplomatic, political and legal remedies available under international law. While Pakistan remains committed to peace and dialogue in line with the UN Charter, he added that its desire for peace should not be mistaken for weakness.
Referring to the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference chaired by Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at GHQ, Barrister Danyal said the forum endorsed the decisions of the National Security Committee and reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ resolve to protect Pakistan’s water rights at all costs.
He said the government, parliament, armed forces and the people stand united under Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in defending the country’s water security. He also welcomed China’s position in support of international law and peaceful dispute resolution.
The Parliamentary Secretary called on the United Nations, friendly countries and other stakeholders to help preserve the treaty’s integrity, saying lasting peace in South Asia depends on respect for international law, treaty obligations and meaningful dialogue.
