Pakistan on Thursday urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take up the dispute over the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning that India’s continued unilateral suspension of the treaty carries “grave peace and security, and humanitarian consequences” for South Asia. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad handed over a letter […]
Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)
Pakistan urges India to restore IWT after Hague court’s verdict
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has called on India to immediately resume the full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague issued a supplemental award, rejecting India’s suspension of the treaty and confirming the court’s authority to proceed with arbitration. The decision came as a response to […]
PM Shehbaz welcomes court ruling affirming Pakistan’s stance on Indus waters treaty
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, calling it a major victory for Pakistan’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court ruled that India cannot unilaterally suspend the agreement or disrupt the dispute resolution process. In an official statement, the Prime Minister said […]
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 […]
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 […]
Water war alert: Modi blocks Pakistan’s river access
Tensions between India and Pakistan have deepened after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a halt in water flow from Indian rivers to Pakistan. This announcement follows a deadly terrorist attack in India-held Kashmir last month, which India claims was supported by Pakistan. Modi said Pakistan would face consequences for any terror activities, including actions […]
“India expected weakness, got power”: Defence minister responds boldly
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared that India’s aggressive strategy failed completely in the face of Pakistan’s calm and calculated response. Speaking after the US-mediated ceasefire, he said India expected an easy victory, but ended up exposed on military and diplomatic fronts. “The myth of Indian arrogance has vanished into thin air,” he asserted. The minister […]