Addressing an international seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty in Islamabad, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar firmly declared that Pakistan will not accept any illegal attempts to block, reduce, or divert its legitimate share of water. Highlighting water as the foundation of human dignity, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability, Dar warned that sabotaging established transboundary agreements sets a dangerous international precedent and severely undermines global rules-based order. He underscored that Pakistan remains deeply committed to peace, dialogue, and good neighborly relations through international law and diplomatic channels, but reminded the audience that international legal compliance is essential to maintaining stability in a challenge-ridden South Asia.

Reaffirming the country’s unyielding stance, Dar referenced a decisive National Security Committee meeting held following recent tensions over the treaty’s suspension. He made it clear that a binding national consensus has been established, declaring that any physical attempt to disrupt or choke off Pakistan’s water supply will be formally treated as an act of war. By framing water security as a non-negotiable pillar of survival, Islamabad is signaling to the international community that while it seeks a peaceful resolution under the framework of the historic accord, it will deploy all state elements to fiercely protect its ecological and economic sovereignty.