Experts warn of grave crisis from Indus Water Treaty violations.

Pakistan – India – (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) -At a special meeting held by Pakistan at the United Nations, speakers expressed deep concern. They stated that India’s recent decision to ignore the Indus Water Treaty has created a serious problem. This move makes people question if international promises can be trusted.

The treaty dispute began after a tragic attack in Kashmir. India, without providing public proof, blamed Pakistan for the event. In response, Pakistan said that any move to stop its share of river water would be seen as an “act of war.”

The event in New York was a joint effort by Pakistan’s UN Mission and a group called the Muslim-American Leadership Alliance. Its goal was to discuss the future of the vital water treaty and the challenges it faces.

Those at the meeting called India’s action a clear break of international law. They stressed that it goes against humanitarian and human rights laws that protect people.

The audience included diplomats, teachers, students, water specialists, and members of various groups. Pakistan’s UN Ambassador, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, was the main speaker.

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In his final comments, Ambassador Usman Jadoon gave a serious warning. He said that damaging the treaty would have very serious human costs. He explained that not sharing important water data leads to food shortages, people losing their homes, and increased suffering. This is especially hard for women, children, and those living in poverty.

He also made it clear that despite current problems, the Indus Water Treaty is still a valid and lasting international agreement. He called the Indus River system a lifeline for Pakistan and a treasure for all people.

Last month, India did send flood warnings to Pakistan. However, it did not use the official water commission channel required by the treaty, using diplomatic paths instead.

In his speech, Ambassador Ahmad warned against using water as a weapon. He said doing so threatens peace and stability in the region. He firmly stated that the treaty is still legally sound. Recent decisions from a world court in The Hague support this view. The court said no country can single-handedly pause the treaty and affirmed Pakistan’s water rights.

He explained that treating water as a political tool takes away a fundamental human right from people. The results of ignoring the treaty are extremely serious and cause great human suffering. In dry regions, a country located upstream cannot hold back water without causing severe problems for those downstream.

Access to water is a basic right, he said. When water is scarce, it makes life much harder for everyone, particularly women and children. The pain caused by breaking the treaty falls most heavily on those who can least handle it.

Beyond the human suffering, these actions also have major implications for peace and security.

A Supreme Court lawyer, Dawood Ghazanavi, also spoke about the human impact of breaking the treaty. He noted that India not sharing water data made recent floods in Punjab much worse, causing people to flee their homes.

He shared that 45% of jobs in Pakistan depend on the Indus River. When water security is threatened, it risks both people’s survival and the country’s stability. He argued that India’s dam building and solo actions break international rules. He called on the World Bank and the United Nations to help mediate the dispute and ensure everyone follows the rules.