Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the son of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, made the statement during a press conference in Islamabad. He warned India that if they continue to deny Pakistan its rightful share of water from the six rivers of the Indus basin, Pakistan will take action to ensure that it receives the water it is entitled to under the treaty.
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, governs the sharing of water from the Indus River and its tributaries between India and Pakistan. The treaty has been a point of contention between the two countries for decades, with disputes over water sharing often leading to tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
India’s decision to suspend the treaty in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack has further strained relations between the two countries. Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement that the treaty will not be restored has only added fuel to the fire.
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s warning of war if India continues to deny Pakistan its fair share of water under the treaty highlights the seriousness of the situation. Water is a critical resource in the region, and any disruption in the sharing of water from the Indus basin could have serious implications for both countries.
The international community will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds and whether India and Pakistan can find a peaceful resolution to the dispute over water sharing. In the meantime, tensions between the two countries continue to simmer, with the threat of war looming large if a resolution is not reached.
