ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan has rejected Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s assertion that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will never be restored.
Responding to media queries, the Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said that the statement reflects a “brazen disregard for the sanctity of international agreements.”
Furthermore, Khan stated, “The Indus Waters Treaty is not a political arrangement, but an international treaty with no provision for unilateral action.”
“India’s illegal announcement to hold the Treaty in abeyance constitutes a clear violation of international law, the provisions of the Treaty itself, and the fundamental principles governing inter-state relations.”
The spokesperson further added that such conduct sets a “reckless and dangerous precedent” — one that undermines the credibility of international agreements and raises serious questions about the reliability and trustworthiness of a state that openly refuses to fulfill its legal obligations.
“Weaponizing water for political ends is irresponsible and contrary to established norms of responsible state behavior. India must immediately rescind its unilateral and unlawful stance, and restore the full and unhindered implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty,” he added.
In addition to that, the FO spokesperson reiterated that Pakistan remains firmly committed to the Treaty and will take all necessary measures to protect its legitimate rights and entitlements under it.
