Pakistan’s military leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to protect the country’s rightful share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The pledge came during the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference, where senior commanders reviewed regional security and water-related developments. The statement follows continued tensions over India’s suspension of the treaty.
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir chaired the meeting at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the forum discussed national security issues, including recent Indian statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.
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The military leadership reaffirmed the guidance issued by the National Security Committee (NSC) on April 24, 2025, after India unilaterally placed the treaty in abeyance. The forum said Pakistan would continue following government directives regarding the country’s water security.
According to the ISPR statement, the forum expressed its “resolute commitment” to take all necessary measures to ensure Pakistan receives its rightful share of water under the treaty. It added that the armed forces remain aligned with the government’s policy and the aspirations of the Pakistani people on this issue.
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The latest statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic and legal disputes over the future of the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan has consistently maintained that the agreement remains legally binding and has warned against any unilateral actions affecting shared river waters.