Pakistan’s economy will have to pay for every attack: Modi

Pakistan-India Conflict-All Stories

Pakistan has reacted with alarm and strong condemnation to India’s threat to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), viewing it as a grave violation of international law and a direct threat to its water security and sovereignty. The Foreign Ministry has labeled any attempt to stop, reduce, or divert Pakistan’s allocated water under the IWT as an “act of war,” promising “firm reciprocal measures in all domains.” High-ranking officials, including Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, have rejected India’s announcement as “cowardly” and “inappropriate,” emphasizing the treaty’s binding nature under the oversight of the World Bank. Pakistan has also vowed to pursue legal action to challenge the suspension, underscoring its commitment to upholding the IWT’s provisions.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that any violation of the treaty would prompt Pakistan to respond with “full force and might.” Similarly, former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has used stark language, stating, “Either water will flow or their blood will,” signaling the potential for severe retaliation if India proceeds. These statements highlight Pakistan’s view of the IWT as critical to its survival, given the country’s heavy reliance on the Indus River system for agriculture, drinking water, and industrial needs.