At the United Nations, Pakistan strongly condemned India for what it described as the “weaponisation of water,” accusing New Delhi of using unfounded terrorism claims to justify actions that disrupt Pakistan’s access to rivers under the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistani officials highlighted that India’s unilateral measures not only violate decades-old agreements but also threaten the livelihoods of millions of Pakistanis who depend on these waters for agriculture, drinking water, and industrial use. They stressed that such moves undermine regional stability and exacerbate tensions between the two countries. Pakistan urged the international community to uphold international law, ensure treaty compliance, and discourage the politicisation of water resources. Diplomats emphasized that cooperation over shared rivers is critical for long-term peace, food security, and economic development, warning that continued attempts to manipulate water access could have serious humanitarian and environmental consequences. The statement underscored Islamabad’s call for dialogue, transparency in hydrological data sharing, and mutual respect for transboundary water agreements as essential to maintaining stability in South Asia.
