Tarar warns India's unilateral actions on IWT may have implications for water governance globally
Information Minister Atahullah Tarar on Wednesday warned that India’s holding of the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance could have implications for global transboundary water governance, urging the international community to note the “wider precedent”. India unilaterally suspended the accord in April last year — a move that was followed by a brief military conflict between the two sides in May 2025.…
Information Minister Atahullah Tarar cautioned on Wednesday that India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty could have global ramifications for transboundary water governance. He urged the international community to heed this "wider precedent." India halted the treaty in April of the previous year, which was followed by a brief military clash between the nations in May 2025.
Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Tarar emphasized that Pakistan, despite being a peaceful nation, cannot permit India to "weaponize water" as it is a fundamental right for the 240 million people residing in Pakistan. He highlighted the "wider precedent involved" and stated that if a state can unilaterally suspend a binding international water treaty, even with established dispute resolution mechanisms, it could have repercussions for water management in other global regions.
Tarar reiterated Pakistan's commitment to engage with the international community and safeguard the nation's crucial national interests.
Written by urgent.news from Dawn - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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