8 h. ago Pakistan to defend water rights under Indus treaty, PM Shehbaz declares

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly asserted that Pakistan will protect its right to water as guaranteed by the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). His statement came on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed annually on June 17. He emphasized that access to water is a lifeline for over 240 million […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan urges EU to press India against suspending water treaty

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the European Union to guide the region back to a diplomatic path, calling for a comprehensive dialogue that includes Kashmir, water disputes, and trade. The statement comes after the Pakistani delegation, led by the PPP chairman, reached Brussels on Wednesday. This follows successful visits to Washington, New York, and London, […]

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6 d. ago India’s water games threaten Pakistan’s rivers: Musadik Malik

Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik has accused India of creating artificial floods in Pakistan. He claimed India either blocks or suddenly releases river water, which causes serious damage. The statement came during his interview with British media. Malik warned that India does not have storage dams yet. However, if it builds such dams, […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan warns of ‘act of war’ if India builds storage dams on Indus River

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik accused India of manipulating the flow of the Indus River system to disrupt Pakistan’s crop patterns and food security. In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, Malik stated that India had been holding and releasing water, creating conditions that prevent water from reaching Pakistan when needed for […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan India of military response if new dams or canals disrupt Pakistan’s water supply

LONDON: Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister and the head of the Pakistani parliamentary delegation, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, warned India on Monday that Pakistan would be forced to take aggressive actions if India proceeds with building new canals or dams on rivers flowing into Pakistan. His remarks, made during an interview with Sky News, condemned the weaponization […]

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8 d. ago Bilawal Bhutto warns India: ‘no compromise on water, it’s a matter of survival’

LONDON – PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly warned India that Pakistan will not compromise on its water rights, calling water a basic and vital need for the country’s survival. He said India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty is a clear violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. Speaking […]

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1 week ago ‘Battle for justice’: PM warns India against water aggression

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday condemned India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), calling it a “blatant violation” and an act of “water aggression” that will receive a resolute response. Chairing a high-level meeting on water security, Sharif warned that any threat to Pakistan’s water rights would be met under national security […]

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz Sharif orders united response against India’s IWT water violation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), describing it as a “blatant violation” and an act of “water aggression.” Speaking at a high-level meeting on water security, Sharif emphasized that Pakistan would respond resolutely to protect its water rights under decisions made at the National Security Committee (NSC) […]

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1 week ago India’s unilateral suspension of IWT a ‘blatant act of water aggression’: PM

PM Shehbaz says Pakistan would also triumph on the water front just as it achieved victory in the recent war Sets up a high-powered committee under Deputy PM to oversee funding strategies for new dam projects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday termed India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) as […]

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz vows strong response to India’s ‘water aggression’ with unity and urgent Action

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned India’s misuse of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a form of “water aggression” against Pakistan. He vowed that the country would respond with unity and strategy, just as it had faced traditional warfare in the past. During a high-level meeting on water resources, the Prime […]

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2 w. ago India’s water cuts deepen, Chenab river flow at head marala drops to zero

India’s water restrictions are intensifying, causing a sharp decline in the Chenab River flow entering Pakistan. Officials at Head Marala, the key point where the Chenab crosses into Pakistan, recorded a significant drop in water inflow and outflow. Yesterday, water flow at Head Marala fell by 37,600 cubic feet per second (cusecs). Today, the outflow […]

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2 w. ago International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation: PM draws global attention to India’s weaponisation of water

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday drew the world’s attention to India’s “weaponization” of water by suspending Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, urging the world to not let millions of lives to be held “hostage.” India announced on April 23 that it was putting the 1960 World Bank-mediated treaty in abeyance after it accused […]

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2 w. ago COAS vows not to accept India’s hegemony, calls water Pakistan’s red line

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm stance against Indian dominance in South Asia, emphasizing that Islamabad will never accept Indian hegemony. Speaking at ‘Hilal Talks’ with academics and vice chancellors, he highlighted Kashmir and water security as key national issues. He described water as Pakistan’s “red line,” warning against […]

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2 w. ago Red line crossed? PM warns India over Indus waters treaty move

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly criticized India for suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. He called the move deeply regrettable. Speaking at a glacier protection conference in Dushanbe, he said water should never be used as a weapon. He warned that Pakistan will not allow India to cross any red lines. Millions of lives, he […]

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2 w. ago Water is ‘red line’; no deal on Kashmir, Field Marshal tells India

Field Marshal Asim Munir has reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm stance on regional sovereignty, saying that Pakistan will never accept India’s hegemony. Talking to the vice chancellors and senior teachers of various universities in Rawalpindi said, “No deal on Kashmir is possible, we can never forget Kashmir water is Pakistan’s red line, we will not allow this […]

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2 w. ago COAS urges vigilance against narratives aim at ‘weakening state’

Field Marshal Gen Munir declares Pakistan will never accept Indian hegemony Says water is Pakistan’s red line, ruling out any compromise on rights of 240m citizens RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm stance on regional sovereignty, saying that Pakistan will never accept India’s hegemony and drawing […]

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2 w. ago Fake Zamzam water factory busted in Sharjah, operator arrested

SHARJAH: Authorities in Sharjah raided a residential property operating as a fake Zamzam water factory and arrested the individual responsible for bottling ordinary water and selling it fraudulently as sacred Zamzam water. The accused used attractive bottles and labels to mislead consumers about the water’s authenticity. Officials seized numerous bottles, cartons, and other evidence during […]

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2 w. ago India wants to block water for 240 million Pakistanis — but it will never happen: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has firmly stated that India’s attempts to block Pakistan’s water resources—vital for 240 million citizens—will never succeed, reaffirming Pakistan’s resolve to defend its rights under all circumstances. Speaking at an event marking Azerbaijan’s National Day, PM Sharif congratulated the Azerbaijani leadership and people, while emphasizing Pakistan’s strong ties with brotherly nations […]

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3 w. ago PM Shehbaz offers dialogue with India on water, trade, and terrorism

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Pakistan is open to resolving disputes with India through peaceful talks. During a press conference in Tehran, he stressed that Pakistan wants dialogue on key issues like water sharing, trade, and counter-terrorism. However, he warned that any act of aggression would be met with a strong response. The […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan warns UNSC against India’s ‘malevolent designs’ to block water flow

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, condemned India’s attempt to block water flow guaranteed to Pakistan under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), calling it a “grave violation of international law.” Speaking at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on ‘Protecting Water in Armed Conflict’, Jadoon emphasized India’s […]

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