War of Waters: Tensions Rise Over Indus Treaty Dispute

In a fiery declaration, Pakistan's former foreign minister, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, asserted that Pakistan could go to war if India denies its rightful share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty. The warning follows India's suspension of the 1960 agreement in the wake of a deadly April terrorist attack.

Home Minister Amit Shah's recent pronouncement to indefinitely suspend the historic accord has drawn sharp rebuke from Islamabad. Two days post-announcement, Bilawal, addressing parliament, denounced the abeyance and emphasized Pakistan's entitlement to its share of the Indus waters.

Bilawal reiterated the dangers of severed diplomatic ties, stressing the need for dialogue and coordination on counterterrorism. Highlighting international perspectives, he accused India of weaponizing terrorism and using diplomatic channels to undermine Pakistan's global standing.

(With inputs from agencies.)