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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warns India of ‘act of war’ over Indus Waters Treaty
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🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:02 AM
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cautioned India that its recent moves on the Indus Waters Treaty amount to an act of war, raising diplomatic tensions between the neighbours.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a stark warning to New Delhi, stating that India's recent actions concerning the Indus Waters Treaty constitute an act of war. Sharif made the remarks in a press briefing, emphasizing that any unilateral move that jeopardises the 1960 treaty will be met with a strong response.
The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, allocates the use of the Indus river system between the two countries. While the agreement has survived several conflicts, Sharif's comments signal heightened sensitivity over water resource management amid rising regional pressures.
India has not publicly detailed the specific measures that prompted the warning, but diplomatic sources indicate discussions over water flow and infrastructure projects on the western rivers. Both capitals are expected to engage in diplomatic channels to defuse the situation and avoid escalation.
Analysts note that any deterioration over the treaty could have broader implications for South Asian stability, given the strategic importance of water security for agriculture and energy in both nations.
The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, allocates the use of the Indus river system between the two countries. While the agreement has survived several conflicts, Sharif's comments signal heightened sensitivity over water resource management amid rising regional pressures.
India has not publicly detailed the specific measures that prompted the warning, but diplomatic sources indicate discussions over water flow and infrastructure projects on the western rivers. Both capitals are expected to engage in diplomatic channels to defuse the situation and avoid escalation.
Analysts note that any deterioration over the treaty could have broader implications for South Asian stability, given the strategic importance of water security for agriculture and energy in both nations.