Pakistan Vows to Protect Indus Waters Treaty Rights By All Means

Pakistan News Desk June 30, 2026

First Published 9 hours ago

🔴 Live Update 4 hours ago32 Updates by 11 sources

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has affirmed Pakistan’s resolve to protect the sanctity of the Indus Waters Treaty by all available means. Speaking at a seminar on the treaty in Islamabad on Tuesday, he described the Indus River as the lifeline for 240 million Pakistanis.

The minister stated that the treaty cannot be unilaterally amended, revoked, or suspended, emphasizing that any changes would require mutual consensus. He asserted that Pakistan would protect the inalienable water rights of its people.

Tarar noted that challenges such as climate change and water scarcity make the protection of the treaty essential. He warned that any attempt to weaponize water or unilaterally alter the arrangement would undermine regional peace and international law.

While affirming Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful engagement and dialogue, the minister stated that the country’s leadership is prepared to respond effectively to any attempt to stop its share of water.

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Updated: 5:57 PM PKT — June 30, 2026

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also addressed the seminar, reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar have also commented on the issue, underscoring the country’s stance.

In a related development, a Chinese expert has reportedly characterized the potential blocking of the Indus River’s water as a “war crime.”

Updated: 5:25 PM PKT — June 30, 2026

Also speaking on the issue on June 30, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari declared the Indus River a “red line” for the country. He reportedly compared the river’s strategic importance to that of the Strait of Hormuz.

Separately, Pakistan’s Commissioner for the Indus Water Treaty also addressed the matter, though further details of the statement were not immediately available.

Updated: 4:52 PM PKT — June 30, 2026

Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that the country will defend its water rights against India, warning that any attempt to undermine them will be met with a national response.

In separate remarks, political leader Khurram Dastgir accused India of attempting to “strangle rivers” in violation of international laws.

Updated: 4:20 PM PKT — June 30, 2026

Minister for Petroleum and Water Resources Musadik Malik on Tuesday stated that Pakistan will not compromise on its share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty. He described the core issue as the use of water control as a weapon.

Separately, a Russian expert, Dr. Roxolana Zigon, has reportedly voiced support for Pakistan’s position, warning that the water dispute between India and Pakistan threatens regional stability.

Updated: 3:12 PM PKT — June 30, 2026

Furthering Pakistan’s position, Syed Mehr Ali Shah has described the Indus Waters Treaty as a matter of national security. Additionally, legal expert Ahmad Bilal Sufi has stated that actions taken by India regarding the treaty are a violation of the UN Charter.

Updated: 2:03 PM PKT — June 30, 2026

Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Indus Waters Commissioner, Mehr Ali Shah, stated that water is intrinsically linked to human lives and cannot be used as a weapon. His comments came as part of a broader affirmation of Pakistan’s commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty, with officials describing the Indus River and agriculture as the country’s lifeline.

Speaking at an international seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty in Islamabad, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that India’s previous attempt to unilaterally hold the treaty in abeyance resulted in “international embarrassment for India at various forums, including legal ones.”

Also speaking on the matter, Minister for Petroleum and Water Resources Musadik Malik stated that the primary issue is “water control, not scarcity or excess flow.”

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