US EditionWar of Waters: Tensions Rise Over Indus Treaty Dispute
PAKISTAN, JUN 23 – Bilawal Bhutto Zardari warned Pakistan will wage war if India denies water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty, which supplies 80% of Pakistan’s irrigation water, following India’s suspension of the pact.
- On June 23, 2025, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari warned Pakistan would go to war if India denies its fair share of water under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty in Islamabad.
- This warning followed India’s suspension of the treaty after a deadly April terror attack and Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement last week to never restore the accord.
- Bilawal accused India of weaponizing terrorism for political gain, emphasized the need for dialogue, and stressed cooperation on counterterrorism efforts despite rising tensions.
- He stated India must either share water equitably or Pakistan will fully utilize all six rivers, adding that stopping water violates the UN charter and the treaty remains binding.
- Despite a fragile ceasefire brokered last month and US intervention averting war, the lowered threshold for full-scale conflict indicates persistent regional instability.
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Once a Thriving Ecosystem, Pakistan’s Largest River Delta Is in Peril
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Share water fairly or...: Bilawal Bhutto threatens India over Indus Waters Treaty
Bilawal Bhutto warned of war if India denies Pakistan its water share under the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the suspension illegal. He also accused India of using terrorism and FATF pressure for political gains, while stressing the need for dialogue.
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