Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raised strong objections to India's decision to place the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance while addressing the United Nations General Debate on Friday. He accused India of violating both the provisions of the treaty and international law. However, Sharif did not acknowledge any steps taken by Islamabad to address terrorism originating from its own territory, a central concern cited by India for its decision.
During his speech at the UN, Shehbaz Sharif asserted Pakistan's position on the Indus Waters issue. He stated, "India's unilateral and illegal attempt to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance defies the provisions of the treaty itself as well as the norms of international law. Pakistan has made it abundantly clear that we will defend the inseparable right of our people on these waters. To us, any violation of the treaty represents an act of war," Sharif said.
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Despite these claims, he did not mention Pakistan's efforts to counter cross-border terrorism—a demand India has repeatedly raised as a precondition for reinstating the treaty's provisions. Indian officials have described Pakistan's approach to the treaty as a "desperate attempt" to avoid accountability for terrorism.
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