Pakistan believes in peace but won't allow India to weaponise water, says Tarar
Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has accused India of attempting to weaponize water by violating the Indus Waters Treaty. Tarar emphasized that Pakistan will not accept unilateral changes to the treaty and is seeking international support to maintain regional stability regarding transboundary water governance.
Why it matters
The dispute over the Indus Waters Treaty is a critical geopolitical flashpoint between two nuclear-armed nations, with significant implications for regional water security and diplomatic relations.
Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check Sci-Tech Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check Sci-Tech Videos Shows LIVE TV --> Pakistan Pakistan believes in peace but won't allow India to weaponise water, says Tarar Minister warns India's violation of IWT could undermine transboundary water governance and regional stability By Web Desk | Published September 30, 2026
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has rejected India's attempts to weaponise water, saying the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) cannot be unilaterally altered, rescinded, revoked or held in abeyance.
Speaking at the launch of a special report titled "Weaponising Waters: Historical, Legal, and Strategic Dimensions of IWT Suspension" at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), Tarar said Pakistan believes in peace but would not allow India to use water as a weapon.
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