ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday issued a strong warning to India over its recent actions concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting that if New Delhi fails to ensure equitable water sharing, Pakistan will take necessary steps to secure access to all six rivers of the Indus basin.
Speaking during the National Assembly session, Bilawal condemned India’s alleged suspension of the treaty, calling it a breach of international law and a direct threat to regional peace and stability.
“If India does not share the water fairly, we will secure it from all six rivers,” Bilawal declared, referring to both eastern and western rivers governed under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. He warned that any attempt by India to disrupt the flow of water into Pakistan would be considered an act of aggression.
The PPP leader recalled his earlier stance, reiterating: “The Indus is ours—either our water will flow, or their blood will.” The statement, though controversial, underscores Islamabad’s view of water as a national security priority.
He further emphasized that peace in South Asia cannot be achieved without cooperation on fundamental issues such as water and counterterrorism. “If India and Pakistan continue to avoid dialogue, violence will increase on both sides,” he said, adding that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward.
Bilawal also addressed India’s alleged efforts to diplomatically isolate Pakistan, especially during his tenure as foreign minister. He claimed India lobbied against Pakistan’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list but was ultimately unsuccessful due to effective foreign office leadership and coordinated efforts by the government.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, with recent developments around the Indus Waters Treaty adding to longstanding political and security disputes. Pakistan has consistently accused India of manipulating upstream water flows, while India maintains that its projects remain within the framework of the treaty.
Reported by PakTribune News Desk
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