Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PM Shehbaz’s stern warning to India: “You cannot take away even a drop of water”

PM Shehbaz's stern warning to India: "You cannot take away even a drop of water"

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has issued a strong response to India regarding its escalating rhetoric and threats to block Pakistan’s water under the Indus Water Treaty. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, “India cannot take away even a single drop of water from Pakistan. If it tries to do so, it will be taught a … Read more

World Bank President Ajay Banga faces spiritual and political test over Indus Water treaty

World Bank President Ajay Banga faces spiritual and political test over Indus Water treaty

World Bank President Ajay Banga, a devout Sikh, is facing an unprecedented spiritual and political trial as tensions rise between Pakistan and India over the Indus Waters Treaty. With his religious roots deeply tied to the sacred waters of Punjab and his professional obligations seated in global diplomacy, Banga finds himself at a moral crossroads. … Read more

No new canals without provincial consensus, PM Shehbaz and Bilawal affirm

No new canals without provincial consensus, PM Shehbaz and Bilawal affirm

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday reaffirmed that no new canals will be constructed without the consensus of all provinces. Speaking to media after holding consultations with Bilawal, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed that while projects like the Kalabagh Dam may have economic importance, nothing is more vital than … Read more

Pakistan fully committed to implement Indus Water Treaty: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan remained fully committed to the implementation of Indus Water Treaty, including its dispute settlement mechanism, said Foreign Office spokesperson here on Thursday. While responding to media queries concerning the decision by the Court of Arbitration in the Hague on the question of its competence to hear Pakistan-India water disputes, the spokesperson said, “The … Read more

Pakistani delegation leaves for India for talks regarding Indus Water treaty

ISLAMABAD: A five member Pakistani delegation, led by Indus Water Commissioner Mehr Ali Shah, left for India via Wagah Border on Sunday to discuss issues pertaining to sharing of water resources under the Indus Water Agreement. Speaking before his departure, Mehr Ali Shah said the two-day talks would begin in New Delhi on Monday, which … Read more

Indus Water Treaty: Pakistan set to host next round of talks

Indus Water

Foreign Office has said that Pakistan and India have agreed to make endeavors to resolve issues relating to the Indus Water Treaty and conduct tours of inspection. According to the statement, officials of Pakistan and India, during the meeting of Pakistan-India Permanent Indus Commission in New Delhi also agreed to hold next meeting in Pakistan. … Read more

Pakistan, India commence negotiations over Indus Water Treaty

India Pakistan Indus Water treaty

A two and a half years later, Pakistan and India have finally gathered on a single forum for negotiations over the Indus Water treaty. As per the details, delegations from both countries are discussing ways to resolve disputes regarding hydroelectric projects, Pakal Dul, and Lower Kalnai dams. Pakistan’s Indus Commissioner Syed Mehr Ali Shah said … Read more

Indus Water Treaty will be Modi’s next target, says Fawad Chaudhry

Fawad Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has warned to get prepared for a serious loss as internal political conspiracies have diverted our attention from the plight of Kashmiris. Fawad Chaudhry has on Wednesday warned that Indus Water Treaty will be Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s next target. Don’t know how India is giving … Read more

Global warming is the reason behind water scarcity: President Alvi

Arif Alvi on global warming

President Dr. Arif Alvi said in a statement, that global warming is the reason behind water scarcity. While addressing an event of Hisaar Foundation on water shortages, Dr. Arif Alvi stated that the work which was done by ex-Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar is admirable. Dr. Arif Alvi further stated on the water scarcity, … Read more

India provides water data to Pakistan Indus Water Commission

India opens 24 thousand cusecs in River Sutlej

India has provided water data to Pakistan Indus Water Commissioner. First contact has been made between Pakistan and Indian during the possible flood situation in Pakistan. Both Pakistan and Indian water commissioners talked on sharing water data and following this talk India provided water data to Pakistan. Sources said that as per data India has … Read more