“weaponization”Pakistan has strongly criticized India at the United Nations for its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), calling it a “weaponisation” of shared natural resources. The IWT, which governs water sharing between Pakistan and India, has ensured equitable distribution of the Indus River and its tributaries for over six decades, even during periods of conflict.
India suspended the treaty in April, blaming Pakistan for violence in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), a claim Islamabad denies. Pakistan’s UN Ambassador, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, warned that such unilateral actions undermine international water law and set a dangerous precedent for resource-based coercion globally.
Ambassador Ahmad emphasized that India’s move not only threatens ecosystems but also endangers millions of lives dependent on the Indus River. He reiterated that the IWT is a binding agreement, brokered by the World Bank, with no provision for unilateral suspension.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in June that India could not suspend the treaty, affirming Pakistan’s position. Ambassador Ahmad urged India to comply with the ruling and stressed the importance of resolving international disputes quickly to minimize environmental and climate-related security risks. He also called for incorporating environmental considerations into UN peace and political missions.
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