6 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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50 h. ago India must reverse suspension of Indus Waters Treaty: Bilawal Bhutto warns of red line

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and head of the Pakistani diplomatic mission, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said India must reverse its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a direct threat to Pakistan’s survival. In an interview with Germany’s DW News, Bilawal warned that India’s move to block water flows violates human […]

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5 d. ago Bilawal Bhutto calls for dialogue with India on Kashmir, water, and terrorism Issues

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, head of Pakistan’s parliamentary delegation, said Pakistan is ready to hold talks with India. He wants to resolve Kashmir, terrorism, and water disputes peacefully. Bilawal called India’s unilateral moves on the Indus Waters Treaty a clear violation of international law. He urged dialogue as the best way forward. After meeting the European […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan tells UK lawmakers it wants Indus Waters Treaty revived amid India tensions

 A Pakistani parliamentary delegation visiting key global capitals in the wake of last month’s military standoff with India told British lawmakers Islamabad remains committed to ensuring the revival of the Indus Waters Treaty and promoting regional peace, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The outreach comes after India and Pakistan engaged in their […]

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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 Simla Agreement loses its sanctity due to India’s actions: Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Thursday that the 1972 Simla Agreement, a key document between Pakistan and India, has lost its “sanctity” due to India’s unilateral actions. Asif pointed to India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) as one of the actions that undermined the agreement, which was intended to guide bilateral relations […]

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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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1 week ago Pakistan open to talks but won’t beg India for peace: DPM Dar

Islamabad – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that Pakistan is ready for dialogue with India but is not desperate for it. Speaking during a press briefing in Islamabad, he said Pakistan wants a comprehensive discussion that includes terrorism, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), and other core issues. Dar warned that […]

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1 week ago Pakistan urges UN to act on India tensions, calls for revival of Indus waters treaty

Bilawal warns UNSC of rising unilateralism, urges peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute NEW YORK — Pakistan has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take urgent steps toward de-escalation and peaceful conflict resolution in South Asia, particularly in light of India’s recent military actions. The call came during a meeting between Pakistan’s parliamentary delegation, […]

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2 w. ago Field Marshal led a response India will never forget, declares Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a strong warning to India, declaring that the lesson taught by Pakistan’s armed forces under the leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir will never be forgotten. Addressing a peace and security jirga in Peshawar, the PM referenced India’s recent cross-border aggression on May 6 and 7, stating that the response […]

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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 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 PM rejects suspension of IWT, calls for global action on climate, glacier preservation

DUSHANBE – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said holding Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance is not acceptable, saying

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2 w. ago Pakistan desires peace, but will defend sovereignty with full force: PM

At the invitation of Government of Tajikistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan arrived Dushanbe on Thursday, to participate in the International High-Level Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation (ICGP) being held on 29-31 May, 2025. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising the Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant […]

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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 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 Pakistan raises alarm over India’s new hydropower projects in Ladakh

ISLAMABAD – India has launched a strategic master plan to block or control the flow of the Indus River through 10 new mega hydropower projects in Ladakh, a disputed region. The announcement has triggered serious concerns in Pakistan, which sees this as a direct violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) signed in 1960 under […]

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