By Hina Durrani
ISLAMABAD, Mar 01 (APP):Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources, Ahmad Atteeq Anwer, MNA, has urged the international community to take action against what he described as direct violations of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by India.
He called on global community to take notice and help ensure compliance with the decades-old water-sharing agreement.
In an interview with APP, the Chairman said that Pakistan intends to raise the matter at international forums and pursue the case through the Permanent Court of Arbitration to seek legal remedy under the provisions of the treaty.
The Chairman said the committee had conveyed the gravity of the situation to the international community, stressing that India was “using water resources as a weapon.”
Stressing the need for regional peace and economic stability, the Chairman said India must be pressed by the international community to comply with the Indus Waters Treaty.
The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, governs the use of waters from the Indus River system between the two neighboring countries. It is widely regarded as one of the most enduring water-sharing agreements in the world, having survived multiple periods of political and military tension.
The Chairman emphasized that Pakistan would engage with friendly nations that maintain strong diplomatic ties with India, urging them to play a constructive role in encouraging compliance with the treaty.
“We will reach out to our brotherly and friendly countries who have good relations with India to help stop IWT violations and support a fair resolution,” he said.
He warned that continued disputes over water resources could have serious implications for regional stability, agriculture, and economic development.
“Water security is directly linked to food security and economic sustainability. Any unilateral action undermines trust and threatens long-term peace in the region,” he added.
Responding to a question, the Chairman indicated that further diplomatic efforts and legal consultations are underway as Pakistan prepares to formally escalate the matter through international channels.