Pakistan condemns India’s water weaponisation at UN forum
Pakistan rejects India’s water politicization claims, urges full compliance with Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan – India – (Web Desk) – Pakistan strongly rejected India’s claims at the United Nations. The country accused India of trying to politicize water issues and undermining the Indus Waters Treaty. This happened during a UN event for World Water Day, which focused on water and gender equality. Pakistan’s Second Secretary Aleena Majeed spoke after India’s representative made their remarks.
The Indian envoy said they would keep the treaty “in abeyance” until Pakistan took serious action against terrorism. India also claimed that changing technology, environment, and population needed updates to the old agreement. They said past talks with Pakistan on this issue had not moved forward.
Right of Reply by Second Secretary Aleena Majeed
In Response to Remarks of Indian Representative
At High-Level Event to Commemorate World Water Day on the Theme of Water and Gender Equality
(March 19, 2026)
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— Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanUN_NY) March 20, 2026
Majeed responded firmly. She said India’s remarks were unfounded. She reminded everyone that the Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, survived wars, crises, and political tensions. She said India’s move last April to pause the treaty is a serious violation. No part of the treaty allows one side to act alone.
She warned that India’s actions are like “weaponizing water” for political gain. Millions of people who depend on these rivers could be affected. Majeed also mentioned international legal rulings, including a 2025 supplemental award, which confirmed the treaty is still valid. The treaty’s rules for resolving disputes are binding.
Finally, she rejected India’s terrorism claims as completely baseless. She said this is an attempt to hide India’s own record of violence and cross-border actions. Pakistan called on India to fully follow the treaty without delay.
“India’s attempts to deflect attention through unfounded allegations of terrorism cannot conceal its record of sponsoring terrorism across its borders, perpetrating state violence in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and conducting alleged state-backed operations abroad, including in North America,” Majeed said.
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— Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanUN_NY) March 19, 2026
She further asserted that there is credible evidence of India’s alleged support for militant groups involved in attacks in Pakistan, resulting in significant loss of life.
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Reiterating Pakistan’s stance, she said the country firmly rejects all attempts to weaponise water for political purposes and remains committed to international law and the faithful implementation of treaty obligations.
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