{
  "id": 4880556,
  "title": "'Water Must Never Be Weaponised': Shehbaz Sharif Raises Indus Waters Treaty, Claims Pakistan Lost 90,000 Lives To Terror | Videos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/water-must-never-be-weaponised-shehbaz-sharif-raises-indus-waters",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:39:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/water-must-never-be-weaponised-shehbaz-sharif-raises-indus-waters-treaty-claims-pakistan-lost-90000-lives-to-terror-videos"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed water security and terrorism concerns during his speech at the SCO summit in Bishkek, emphasizing the importance of keeping water resources free from political disputes. Describing water as the \"lifeblood\" of the region, Sharif cautioned against weaponizing water or using it for political pressure. He stressed that transboundary water resource arrangements should be respected and protected from political conflicts.\n\nSharif highlighted the significant human and financial costs Pakistan has incurred in its fight against terrorism, noting that over 90,000 lives have been lost and more than $150 billion in economic losses have been suffered over the past two and a half decades. He called for adherence to international agreements, such as the Indus Waters Treaty with India, urging countries to honor their commitments and not alter them based on changing political circumstances. Sharif's remarks underscore the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan over the treaty and the need for regional cooperation to combat terrorism and extremism.",
  "summary": "Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed concerns surrounding water security and terrorism during his speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek. While urging countries to keep water resources away from political conflicts, he also spoke about the human and financial cost Pakistan says it has borne in its battle against terrorism. Sharif described water as the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}