• Source:JND

Threatening India over the suspended Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif recently said that Islamabad would “go to war” against New Delhi if it faces extreme water scarcity.

Pakistan is facing a growing water crisis that is putting agriculture, livelihoods, and regional economies under pressure, particularly in Sindh and parts of Balochistan. The situation has become more serious in the months following India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Khawaja Asif made the statement while talking to ARY News on Saturday. He said that Pakistan would not compromise on its interests and resort to military action if its national security is in danger.

“The moment we feel that our national security and water are being threatened, we will go to war against India. Definitely," Asif said.

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Pakistan's Water Crisis Deepens

Pakistan’s water crisis has also reportedly triggered political tensions within the country, as leaders and farmers demand a fairer share of water resources. Pakistan's economic hub, Karachi, located in Sindh, is among the regions affected. The shortage is impacting nearly one-third of Pakistan's population. Politicians, farmers, and water experts have expressed growing concern over declining water supplies and unequal distribution.

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India Maintains Tough Stance

In addition to military action under Operation Sindoor, New Delhi suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently reaffirmed that India has no intention of softening its position, stating that India would not allow Indus River water to reach those who support terrorism.

According to Pakistani newspaper Dawn, the effects of the crisis are clearly visible around Sukkur Barrage, one of the most important irrigation structures on the Indus River. The barrage supplies water to millions of acres of farmland in Sindh and parts of Balochistan and plays a crucial role in Pakistan's agricultural economy. Water shortages in Sindh's canal network have reached alarming levels.


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