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Pakistan faces water crisis as India builds dams on shared rivers

Romali_rotti said:
You do realise if Pakistan bombs the dam, the water avalanche will flood places like Pakistani Punjab instantly, it will be even more catastrophic ..

Listen to me lad, the solution is simple: get rid of the camel cowboy mindset, let go of islamic extemism, terrorism, etc, work on the economy, bring your country back from the ashes, you can achieve it, if all of Pakistan focus on development for the next 50 years...

If you choose to bury your heads in the hole, then you are finished
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Kashmir and Ghazwa E Hind is more important to them. Economic development pales in comparison.
 
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Hitman said:
Kashmir and Ghazwa E Hind is more important to them. Economic development pales in comparison.
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Their priorities have always been wrong which is why they are in the current situation they are in. So far I have not seen any evidence they will see the light, which is why I always said Pakistan is a lost cause, no coming back...
 
Romali_rotti said:
Their priorities have always been wrong which is why they are in the current situation they are in. So far I have not seen any evidence they will see the light, which is why I always said Pakistan is a lost cause, no coming back...
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That is what happens when your priorities lie in things happening outside your own country while turning a blind eye to the rot happening in your own country. Kashmir, Indian Muslims, Palestine, Israel, Iran ..... the list goes on..​
 
"So-Called Court Of Arbitration On Indus Waters Treaty Illegal, Void": India

India has, in a strongly-worded statement, rejected a "supplemental award" by an "illegal" Court of Arbitration set up supposedly over the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. Calling the self-appointed panel unlawful and in "brazen violation" of the treaty itself, India's foreign ministry unequivocally trashed its claims and "concerns".

In a five-point statement, India's Ministry of External Affairs said, "Today, the illegal Court of Arbitration, purportedly constituted under the Indus Waters Treaty 1960, albeit in brazen violation of it, has issued what it characterizes as a 'supplemental award' on its competence concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir."

Making it clear that New Delhi never considered this self-appointed, so-called 'arbiter' to have any locus standi in any of India's matters, the foreign ministry stated that "India has never recognised the existence in law of this so-called Court of Arbitration, and India's position has all along been that the constitution of this so-called arbitral body is in itself a serious breach of the Indus Waters Treaty."

"Consequently, any proceedings before this forum and any award or decision taken by it are also for that reason illegal and per se void," it added.

Blaming Pakistan sqarely for the Indus Waters Treaty being put in "abeyance" after terrorist attacks in India, the foreign ministry reiterated that "Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India has in exercise of its rights as a sovereign nation under international law, placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. Until such time that the Treaty is in abeyance, India is no longer bound to perform any of its obligations under the Treaty."

Calling out the "so-called Court of Arbitration" for acting at the behest of Pakistan and highlighting that the self-appointed panel has "no existence in the eyes of the law", India said, "No Court of Arbitration, much less this illegally constituted arbitral body which has no existence in the eye of law, has the jurisdiction to examine the legality of India's actions in exercise of its rights as a sovereign," adding that "India, therefore, categorically rejects this so-called supplemental award as it has rejected all prior pronouncements of this body."

Labeling Pakistan as the global epicenter for terrorism, India underscored that "This latest charade at Pakistan's behest is yet another desperate attempt by it to escape accountability for its role as the global epicenter of terrorism. Pakistan's resort to this fabricated arbitration mechanism is consistent with its decades-long pattern of deception and manipulation of international forums."

India has made it amply clear that the Indus Waters Treaty shall continue to remain in abeyance till Pakistan does not eradicate every shred of terror infrastructure and financing, as well as eliminate every single terrorist on its soil. New Delhi has also sent a clear message to Pakistan and the global community that any terror activity or terrorist attack in India with links found directly or indirectly to Pakistan will be considered an escalation which merits a military response by India "anywhere in Pakistan".

The Indus Waters Treaty being kept in abeyance was one of the first diplomatically-punitive measures taken by India against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack was traced to have Pakistani-links. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that "blood and water cannot flow together." India has also repeatedly told Pakistan that "terror and talks cannot happen at the same time" either, leaving Islamabad and Rawalpindi (Pak Army headquarters) with no option but to put an end to its policy of "cross-border terror" in order to get its share of water as per the agreement.

Under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, India had, as a gesture of goodwill, graciously agreed to share the waters from the Indus river and its five tributaries - Baes, Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum - on a mutually agreeable basis. According to the pact, the waters of the three 'western rivers' - Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab are to be released for Pakistan as per agreeable terms, while the entire volume of water from the three 'eastern rivers' - Baes, Sutlej, and Ravi - are for India. There are detailed terms and conditions which allows for building of dams, sharing of data annually, and multiple other factors.

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"So-Called Court Of Arbitration On Indus Waters Treaty Illegal, Void": India

India has, in a strongly-worded statement, rejected a "supplemental award" by an "illegal" Court of Arbitration set up supposedly over the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty.
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Bilawal Bhutto on Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)​

Addressing a seminar titled “Pakistan: A Bulwark Against Terrorism” in Islamabad, he said:

“Let us end the weaponisation of water and build instead a peace as mighty as the Himalayas.”

“Let us return to our shared traditions grounded not in hatred but in the ancient soil of the Indus Valley Civilization.”
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Ball Blazer said:

Bilawal Bhutto on Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)​

Addressing a seminar titled “Pakistan: A Bulwark Against Terrorism” in Islamabad, he said:
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I hope he lays the foundation stone for the peace by handing Hafiz, masood etc un designated terrorists.
 
Ball Blazer said:

Bilawal Bhutto on Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)​

Addressing a seminar titled “Pakistan: A Bulwark Against Terrorism” in Islamabad, he said:
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What would Billo know about the ancient soild of the Indus Valley? Hasn't he spent most of his life in England or Dubai?
 

India must not be allowed to use water as weapon, PM tells ECO​


Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday warned that India’s weaponisation of water represents a “new and alarming trend” in its hostility towards Pakistan, calling it an act of aggression that must not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Addressing the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Azerbaijan, the premier condemned India’s recent actions following its military escalation earlier this year.

He thanked ECO member states for standing in solidarity with Pakistan amid New Delhi’s aggressive steps, including the unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, diplomatic downgrades, and border closures.

Tensions surged after India accused Pakistan of orchestrating the April 22 attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead—an allegation Islamabad categorically rejected as baseless.

The crisis peaked in early May, when missile strikes targeted cities across Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in dozens of civilian casualties. Pakistan responded with Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, striking Indian military installations. A US-brokered ceasefire was announced on May 10.

Highlighting the regional impact of India’s actions, the prime minister criticised New Delhi’s defiance of the World Bank-mediated Indus Waters Treaty and its disregard for a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, calling both acts unacceptable.

“The waters of the Indus are the lifeline for Pakistan’s 240 million people,” he said. “Under no circumstances can India be permitted to pursue this dangerous path, which would amount to an act of aggression against the people of Pakistan.”

Turning to economic cooperation, PM Shehbaz emphasised the need to enhance trade and investment to boost regional connectivity. He noted that the ECO Trade Agreement, agreed during the 13th ECO Summit in Islamabad in 2017, remains unimplemented despite the passage of considerable time.

He also addressed the devastating impact of climate change, citing the 2022 floods that affected over 33 million people, destroyed infrastructure, and caused economic losses exceeding $30 billion.

The premier urged regional collaboration to address climate risks, proposing low-emission transport corridors, a regional carbon market platform, and disaster resilience systems.

He also called for a dedicated framework to mobilise climate finance, develop clean energy corridors, and promote eco-tourism for sustainable and inclusive growth.

Condemning recent Israeli strikes on Iran and the continuing violence in Gaza, PM Shehbaz described both as threats to regional peace.

Reiterating Pakistan’s firm stance against violence and oppression worldwide, he said, “We stand united against those committing barbaric acts against innocent people — whether in Gaza, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), or Iran,” he said.

Source: The Express Tribune
 
straighttalk said:
Oh munna..you have so much to learn.
Building a modern jet is much harder than a civil engineering project technology wise.. India has already built dams ...

Anyhow India doesn't need the water...it is Pakistan who needs the water...even the mere utterance of what India would do has your Bilwala ka puttar frothitn in mouth and accusing India of water war. LMAO...all India needs to do is use their current 20 percent allocation and Pak is screwed. Then it needs to use 1 percent of paks allocated water for Pak awam to blast their military rules. What will Pak do ...push of a button to destroy a dam and flood themselves... A internationally known terrorists state openly attacking civilian dam and causing eco terrorism...in a more powerful country with 0 geographic breadth scale and water scarcity ...love this...so yeah maybe use the button on kishenhanj and then talk... As we all saw at Sindoor...barking dogs seldom bite.
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Why are you so triggered ? We all saw what happened during op Sindoor. Five were shot in the air and rest ran
 
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1941400802154954856

a timely or should I say untimely, unannounced release of water will make for a lot of fun
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U know the woke thing.even paks 9% storage capacity is also due to us. In 60s we gave them money to construct them .

www.indiatoday.in

Not just water, money too flowed from India to Pakistan as part of Indus treaty

For a treaty hailed globally as a triumph of water diplomacy, India paid not just in rivers, but in rupees, following the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan of 1960. Behind the Indus treaty lies the lesser-known story of how India bankrolled Pakistan's water infrastructure, only to be...
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Greenstorm said:
Why are you so triggered ? We all saw what happened during op Sindoor. Five were shot in the air and rest
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How do you think this happened in broad daylight if all other Indian jets ran away ? Perhaps the evil yahoodi's stepped in to help India ?



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The Bald Eagle said:

India must not be allowed to use water as weapon, PM tells ECO​


Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday warned that India’s weaponisation of water represents a “new and alarming trend” in its hostility towards Pakistan, calling it an act of aggression that must not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Addressing the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Azerbaijan, the premier condemned India’s recent actions following its military escalation earlier this year.

He thanked ECO member states for standing in solidarity with Pakistan amid New Delhi’s aggressive steps, including the unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, diplomatic downgrades, and border closures.

Tensions surged after India accused Pakistan of orchestrating the April 22 attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead—an allegation Islamabad categorically rejected as baseless.

The crisis peaked in early May, when missile strikes targeted cities across Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in dozens of civilian casualties. Pakistan responded with Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, striking Indian military installations. A US-brokered ceasefire was announced on May 10.

Highlighting the regional impact of India’s actions, the prime minister criticised New Delhi’s defiance of the World Bank-mediated Indus Waters Treaty and its disregard for a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, calling both acts unacceptable.

“The waters of the Indus are the lifeline for Pakistan’s 240 million people,” he said. “Under no circumstances can India be permitted to pursue this dangerous path, which would amount to an act of aggression against the people of Pakistan.”

Turning to economic cooperation, PM Shehbaz emphasised the need to enhance trade and investment to boost regional connectivity. He noted that the ECO Trade Agreement, agreed during the 13th ECO Summit in Islamabad in 2017, remains unimplemented despite the passage of considerable time.

He also addressed the devastating impact of climate change, citing the 2022 floods that affected over 33 million people, destroyed infrastructure, and caused economic losses exceeding $30 billion.

The premier urged regional collaboration to address climate risks, proposing low-emission transport corridors, a regional carbon market platform, and disaster resilience systems.

He also called for a dedicated framework to mobilise climate finance, develop clean energy corridors, and promote eco-tourism for sustainable and inclusive growth.

Condemning recent Israeli strikes on Iran and the continuing violence in Gaza, PM Shehbaz described both as threats to regional peace.

Reiterating Pakistan’s firm stance against violence and oppression worldwide, he said, “We stand united against those committing barbaric acts against innocent people — whether in Gaza, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), or Iran,” he said.

Source: The Express Tribune
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I thought we surrendered ... No ?
 
GUYS, PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC... WE HAVE ENOUGH THREAD TO DISCUSS OPERATION SINDOOR...
 
Greenstorm said:
Why are you so triggered ? We all saw what happened during op Sindoor. Five were shot in the air and rest ran
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I can guarantee you 0 FIGHTER JETS were shot down but there were losses...samajhdaro ke liye isharai kaafi hai but PAF And PAF supporters ke liye ...you need experts that are not Indian



Jane defence weekly does a more thorough analysis and Dassault chief is already on record but you can consider him biased. Along with that French intelligence has identified the Chinese fake media propaganda on their fake maal

www.aljazeera.com

French intelligence claims China trying to foil global sale of Rafale jets

China’s embassies leading charge to undermine Rafale sales after India-Pakistan conflict in May, says report.
www.aljazeera.com www.aljazeera.com

The last is a pro pakistani media.
Ab IAF caught in a tight spot..can't say Rafales are down but can't admit the truth else how will Aurangazeb sahab use Microsoft PPT 95 to impress the Pak chicks.
 
straighttalk said:
I can guarantee you 0 FIGHTER JETS were shot down but there were losses...samajhdaro ke liye isharai kaafi hai but PAF And PAF supporters ke liye ...you need experts that are not Indian



Jane defence weekly does a more thorough analysis and Dassault chief is already on record but you can consider him biased. Along with that French intelligence has identified the Chinese fake media propaganda on their fake maal

www.aljazeera.com

French intelligence claims China trying to foil global sale of Rafale jets

China’s embassies leading charge to undermine Rafale sales after India-Pakistan conflict in May, says report.
www.aljazeera.com www.aljazeera.com

The last is a pro pakistani media.
Ab IAF caught in a tight spot..can't say Rafales are down but can't admit the truth else how will Aurangazeb sahab use Microsoft PPT 95 to impress the Pak chicks.
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Reporter: "....whether Pakistan downed an Indian jet or infact more than that ?

Indian CDS: "What is important is not the jet being down, but why they were downed..."


Do you really think that I will believe guarantees from a brainwashed hindutvadi?
 
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uppercut said:
How do you think this happened in broad daylight if all other Indian jets ran away ? Perhaps the evil yahoodi's stepped in to help India ?



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I was talking about May 7th when Indian jets were downed. You got a reply for attack on our airbases through 'OP Bunyan ul Marsoos'. Ofcourse it is a coincidence that Modi ji wanted peace the moment Pakistan got serious with 'yudh'. :afridi
 
Indians can take all the water in the world but this won’t stop the world laughing at them because they will still make minimal use of the water available to them, as taking baths is very much an alien concept for them.
 
topspin said:
Indians can take all the water in the world but this won’t stop the world laughing at them because they will still make minimal use of the water available to them, as taking baths is very much an alien concept for them.
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They also have these weird practices of polluting water with burnt bodies and then bathing in the filth. Watched some videos of rajus 'bathing' in Ganga and I couldn't believe there were naked men wandering around among families.

Thank God for Jinnah.
 
Greenstorm said:
They also have these weird practices of polluting water with burnt bodies and then bathing in the filth. Watched some videos of rajus 'bathing' in Ganga and I couldn't believe there were naked men wandering around among families.

Thank God for Jinnah.
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I use to keep Indian military men at a higher standard but even they have been inflicted by hindutva virus. Saw some tweets from former indian army chief and I thought someone has hacked his account.:yk3
 
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TALK ABOUT WATER TREATY STUFF... THREAD IS NOT ABOUT OPERATION SINDOOR.
 
Greenstorm said:
They also have these weird practices of polluting water with burnt bodies and then bathing in the filth. Watched some videos of rajus 'bathing' in Ganga and I couldn't believe there were naked men wandering around among families.

Thank God for Jinnah.
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Imagine all that dirty Hindu water flowing into Pakistan...no violation of treaty ..good idea sirjee
 
Greenstorm said:
I use to keep Indian military men at a higher standard but even they have been inflicted by hindutva virus. Saw some tweets from former indian army chief and I thought someone has hacked his account.:yk3
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Glad you consider Munir in low esteem because he seems to be a religious bigot to the core
 
It is a very scummy thing to do to cut another country's water supply.

Only India and Israel have stooped to this level in recent times.

Good news is there is China in the region to keep India in check. Many of India's water sources originate from China. :inti

 
Vikram1989 said:
Have not @Hitman already posted about the stats and percentage in detail. Its 35 percentage of shortage in above scenario which can be offset by Himalayas glacier melts.unlike pak case where its 100 percent suffocation.Irrespective of IWT, China already stated last year that they are going to build the dam.
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India is not complaining..Pak should also stop whining..do soemthing else keep quiet.
 
India can’t snatch even single drop of water from Pakistan: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday warned India that any attempt to block Pakistan’s water, in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), would be met with a “decisive response”.

Addressing an event held in connection with the International Youth Day in Islamabad, the premier said: “Enemy [India] can’t snatch even a single drop of water from Pakistan.”

He said: “You threatened to stop our water. If you attempt such a move, Pakistan will teach you a lesson you will never forget.”

PM Shehbaz emphasised that water was a lifeline for Pakistan, and no compromise would be made on the country’s rights under international agreements.

Following the killing of 26 people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in April, India held the IWT with Pakistan in abeyance.

New Delhi accuses Islamabad of orchestrating the deadly militant attack, an allegation that Pakistan denies.

The PM said that a “new Pakistan” had emerged after the armed forces of the country defeated India on May 10.

He said India’s pride was sunk when the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) downed six Indian fighter jets. He called it a “historic moment” for Pakistan.

On the basis of these baseless allegations, India started the war against Pakistan in May, which was the heaviest fighting to have occurred between the two neighbouring nations in decades, before a ceasefire was reached and brokered by the US.

The nuclear-armed neighbours disagree over the use of the water from rivers that flow downstream from India into the Indus River basin in Pakistan.

The use of the water is governed by the IWT, which was mediated by the World Bank and signed by the neighbours in September 1960.

There is no provision in the treaty for either country to unilaterally suspend or terminate the pact, which has clear dispute resolution systems.

During his address, PM Shehbaz announced that 100,000 laptops would be distributed interest-free to students purely on merit.

“This government believes in transparency and merit, and we will ensure both in the distribution process,” he assured.

The prime minister said that the country’s future was in the hands of youth, reaffirming his government’s commitment to empowering youth through education and technology.

PM Shehbaz also congratulated the nation on Independence Day and praised the role of minorities and all segments of society in the creation and development of Pakistan.

www.thenews.com.pk

Court orders to release PTI's Qureshi in two May 9 cases

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore on Tuesday ordered the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senior leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in two May 9 cases after the politician was exonerated...
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He said: “You threatened to stop our water. If you attempt such a move, Pakistan will teach you a lesson you will never forget.”

Are pak citizens looking like him ? India already stopped it 4 months ago.
 
Pakistan says IWT ruling backs its stance

An international court ruling that said India must adhere to the Indus Waters Treaty in the design of new hydro-electric power stations on rivers that flow west to Pakistan endorses Islamabad’s position, a senior Pakistani official said on Tuesday.

There was no immediate comment from India’s foreign ministry.

Under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, three rivers that flow westwards were awarded to Pakistan, with India getting three eastern flowing rivers. Pakistan fears its neighbour India could choke its main water supply, with 80 per cent of the country’s agriculture and hydro-power dependent on those three river flows.

In 2023, Pakistan brought a case to the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration over the design of Indian hydropower projects on rivers that were awarded to Pakistan under the treaty.

The court, in its ruling that was posted on its website on Monday, said it had jurisdiction over the dispute and ruled the treaty “does not permit India to generate hydro-electric power on the Western Rivers based on what might be the ideal or best practices approach for engineering” of these projects. Instead, the design of these projects must adhere “strictly” to the specifications laid down in the treaty, the court said.

Pakistan’s Attorney General, Mansoor Usman, said in an interview on Tuesday that, by and large, the court had accepted Pakistan’s position, especially on the design issue of the new hydropower projects.

“I am sure it is clear now that India cannot construct any of these projects in violation of the court’s decision,” he told Reuters.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry said that the court ruling said that India had to “let flow” the waters of the three rivers for Pakistan’s unrestricted use. The court said its findings are final and binding on both countries, according to the Foreign Office statement.

However, an Indian official pointed to a June statement by India’s foreign ministry, which said India has never recognised the existence of the Court of Arbitration.

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BouncerGuy said:
Pakistan says IWT ruling backs its stance

An international court ruling that said India must adhere to the Indus Waters Treaty in the design of new hydro-electric power stations on rivers that flow west to Pakistan endorses Islamabad’s position, a senior Pakistani official said on Tuesday.

There was no immediate comment from India’s foreign ministry.

Under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, three rivers that flow westwards were awarded to Pakistan, with India getting three eastern flowing rivers. Pakistan fears its neighbour India could choke its main water supply, with 80 per cent of the country’s agriculture and hydro-power dependent on those three river flows.

In 2023, Pakistan brought a case to the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration over the design of Indian hydropower projects on rivers that were awarded to Pakistan under the treaty.

The court, in its ruling that was posted on its website on Monday, said it had jurisdiction over the dispute and ruled the treaty “does not permit India to generate hydro-electric power on the Western Rivers based on what might be the ideal or best practices approach for engineering” of these projects. Instead, the design of these projects must adhere “strictly” to the specifications laid down in the treaty, the court said.

Pakistan’s Attorney General, Mansoor Usman, said in an interview on Tuesday that, by and large, the court had accepted Pakistan’s position, especially on the design issue of the new hydropower projects.

“I am sure it is clear now that India cannot construct any of these projects in violation of the court’s decision,” he told Reuters.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry said that the court ruling said that India had to “let flow” the waters of the three rivers for Pakistan’s unrestricted use. The court said its findings are final and binding on both countries, according to the Foreign Office statement.

However, an Indian official pointed to a June statement by India’s foreign ministry, which said India has never recognised the existence of the Court of Arbitration.

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^ Pakistan in full panic mode, you love to see it.
 

Mithun Chakraborty criticised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's warning to India regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.​


Actor-turned-Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mithun Chakraborty on Tuesday slammed former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s fresh warning to India over changes to the Indus Waters Treaty.

Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, Mithun Chakraborty said, “Agar aisi baatein karte rahenge aur humari khopdi sanak gayi toh phir ek ke baad ek BrahMos chalega (If such statements continue and we lose our patience, then BrahMos missiles will be launched one after another).”

In a remark laced with sarcasm, the BJP leader further said, “We have also thought of building a dam where 140 crore people will pee. After that, we will open the dam, and a tsunami will occur. I have nothing against the people of Pakistan. I have said all of this for him (Bilawal Bhutto).”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1955130076850233536

His comments came a day after Bilawal Bhutto's warning, delivered at an event organised by the Culture Department of the Sindh government, framed the diversion of the Indus River as an attack on Pakistan’s “history, culture, and civilisation”, particularly Sindh.

www.hindustantimes.com

Mithun Chakraborty's 'tsunami' warning to Bilawal Bhutto's war threat to India: ‘Humari khopdi sanak gayi toh…’

Mithun Chakraborty criticised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's warning to India regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.
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Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:

Mithun Chakraborty criticised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's warning to India regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.​


Actor-turned-Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mithun Chakraborty on Tuesday slammed former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s fresh warning to India over changes to the Indus Waters Treaty.

Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, Mithun Chakraborty said, “Agar aisi baatein karte rahenge aur humari khopdi sanak gayi toh phir ek ke baad ek BrahMos chalega (If such statements continue and we lose our patience, then BrahMos missiles will be launched one after another).”

In a remark laced with sarcasm, the BJP leader further said, “We have also thought of building a dam where 140 crore people will pee. After that, we will open the dam, and a tsunami will occur. I have nothing against the people of Pakistan. I have said all of this for him (Bilawal Bhutto).”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1955130076850233536

His comments came a day after Bilawal Bhutto's warning, delivered at an event organised by the Culture Department of the Sindh government, framed the diversion of the Indus River as an attack on Pakistan’s “history, culture, and civilisation”, particularly Sindh.

www.hindustantimes.com

Mithun Chakraborty's 'tsunami' warning to Bilawal Bhutto's war threat to India: ‘Humari khopdi sanak gayi toh…’

Mithun Chakraborty criticised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's warning to India regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.
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He should stick to making movies where he crawls on the walls like a lizard...Oe maybe he should do a scene where he hides behind a cycle and stops bullets...
 
BouncerGuy said:
He should stick to making movies where he crawls on the walls like a lizard...Oe maybe he should do a scene where he hides behind a cycle and stops bullets...
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Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
This is what Mithun said: :murali

We will build a dam, 140 crore people will urinate there. Then we will open it. There will be a tsunami in Pakistan" - BJP leader & actor Mithun Chakraborty on Bilawal Bhutto's statement

I would like to know how other Bengalis are reacting to this statement. @cricketjoshila and ( @Rajdeep @Bhaijaan @RizwanT20Champ @CricketCartoons ) :dada :inti
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I think mithun is also cow urine drinker, that is why he is equating urine with a tsunami... SANATAN VIBES.. @Bhaijaan your comments???
 
BouncerGuy said:
I think mithun is also cow urine drinker, that is why he is equating urine with a tsunami... SANATAN VIBES.. @Bhaijaan your comments???
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Dear Brothers,

I regret the language used here and the resulting hurt. Even in moments of anger and conflict, nations must preserve a certain standard of decency. This language used by Mithun da is unacceptable and I strongly condemn it.

India’s differences are not with the people of Pakistan, but with its military establishment which has for decades pursued a policy of proxy warfare in the Kashmir region. For this, India will continue to respond firmly and proportionately in defence of its sovereignty.

As for Bilawal and Shehbaz Sharif’s recent comments, they and the people of Pakistan must understand that our adherence to the Indus Water Treaty was a goodwill gesture, intended to foster peace and cooperation between two neighbouring nations with shared history and culture. However, Pakistan’s repeated breaches of trust have eroded the basis for such generosity. It is now both fair and necessary for India to utilise its rightful share of Indus waters for the welfare of its own citizens. This is not weaponisation of water, but fair use under international law. Pakistan will continue to receive its legitimate share, uninterrupted in the spirit of humanity and if that’s not the case I will condemn that.

Pakistan must however act with responsibility. Reckless threats whether aimed at destroying Indian dams or striking critical energy facilities will not only be treated as acts of war, but as serious escalations. India’s response will be swift, decisive, and disproportionate if required and we have already demonstrated what Brahmos can do and how unstoppable it is in the current times. It is an unstoppable dagger and its cruise and precision hitting ability is unparalleled.

With specific reference to recent threats against the Jamnagar refinery of Ambanis please note that such an attack even if unsuccessful, will compel India to respond in kind against assets of similar or greater strategic value within Pakistan. This could include key oil refining complexes in Karachi, LNG terminals at Port Qasim, or major power generation facilities that underpin Pakistan’s economic stability. The responsibility for any such escalation will rest solely with those who initiate it.

Let’s all behave responsibly and be wary of the strengths and capabilities of the adversary.
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
This is what Mithun said: :murali

We will build a dam, 140 crore people will urinate there. Then we will open it. There will be a tsunami in Pakistan" - BJP leader & actor Mithun Chakraborty on Bilawal Bhutto's statement

I would like to know how other Bengalis are reacting to this statement. @cricketjoshila and ( @Rajdeep @Bhaijaan @RizwanT20Champ @CricketCartoons ) :dada :inti
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Both sides should tone down the rhetoric and learn more about each other to bridge differences.

Pakistanis don't drink urine, nor is the concept of collective outdoor urination one that occurs in Pakistan like it is common in India, so Mithuns analogy just confused people rather than scaring them.

But it's sad to see a serious issue like water reduced to this sort of comments from the Indian government. These types of statements will resound loudly in the international media as a display of Indian menace in the region. Their reputation is already at the lowest point and this makes it worse.

Similarly I would request Pakistanis to stop trolling about he severe humiliation India faced during Bunyan-e-marsos. That chapter is closed now there is no point making continual taunts about the way India was forced to beg for a surrender. Enough is enough.

Let's move together and secure peace in the region.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Similarly I would request Pakistanis to stop trolling about he severe humiliation India faced during Bunyan-e-marsos. That chapter is closed now there is no point making continual taunts about the way India was forced to beg for a surrender. Enough is enough.
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:ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
 
Time for Munirwa and Bilwala to put words to action. After the op Sindoor and the abject surrender after fathr video ops and fake attacks...let's see some concrete steps...fire some effective missiles and PAF in offensive roles to destroy two dams that are already built. But better still stop terrorism and water will flow.

Stopping terrorism is the only way Pakistan can secure water as India will not stop water under those circumstances. Otherwise as upper riparian state we can do whatever we would like just as China or Turkey as we no longer recognize the treaty ..it is called a treat and not a law. One of the requirements is friendly peaceful relationship..which terrorist states are not maintaining.
 
straighttalk said:
The Tampa jehadi convention should have asked Munir Mullah what happened when he launched the operation in Fathr...we saw the videos but the dams still stand....
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You seem to have lost the plot, what is with this unintelligible gibberish .... what are you and about? Make some sense.
 
IronShield said:
You seem to have lost the plot, what is with this unintelligible gibberish .... what are you and about? Make some sense.
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Recent events over the past few months appear to have unsettled the Hindutva circles, leading to decisions and rhetoric that seem increasingly detached from measured reasoning.
 
HalBass9 said:
Recent events over the past few months appear to have unsettled the Hindutva circles, leading to decisions and rhetoric that seem increasingly detached from measured reasoning.
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Its the tainted kool-aid flowing through the veins. lol
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Both sides should tone down the rhetoric and learn more about each other to bridge differences.

Pakistanis don't drink urine, nor is the concept of collective outdoor urination one that occurs in Pakistan like it is common in India, so Mithuns analogy just confused people rather than scaring them.

But it's sad to see a serious issue like water reduced to this sort of comments from the Indian government. These types of statements will resound loudly in the international media as a display of Indian menace in the region. Their reputation is already at the lowest point and this makes it worse.

Similarly I would request Pakistanis to stop trolling about he severe humiliation India faced during Bunyan-e-marsos. That chapter is closed now there is no point making continual taunts about the way India was forced to beg for a surrender. Enough is enough.

Let's move together and secure peace in the region.
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Asim munir ran in his chaddi and banyan to white house to beg trump to get a ceasefire

When did in dia surrender?

A ceasefire is not a surrender
 
cricketjoshila said:
Asim munir ran in his chaddi and banyan to white house to beg trump to get a ceasefire

When did in dia surrender?

A ceasefire is not a surrender
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Chaddi and banyan might still be the classic Indian uniform, but most Pakistanis left that behind at Partition.
 
cricketjoshila said:
Asim munir ran in his chaddi and banyan to white house to beg trump to get a ceasefire

When did in dia surrender?

A ceasefire is not a surrender
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Your timeline is skewed lol

General Saheb was invited to the White House after the humiliation he imparted on India.

Here is a timeline

JD Vance visits India
Pahalgam
Failed Operation Sindoor
Bunyan-e-Marsos
Ceasefire requested by India
General invited to White House
India officially declared a dead economy by US
 
IronShield said:
You seem to have lost the plot, what is with this unintelligible gibberish .... what are you and about? Make some sense.
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This is ofcourse not covered in Pakistan but you can read it here


I know your stock response ...Indian media ..fake news. Can't argue against that logic. But if you read the article...Pak foreign ministry responded and didn't deny the statements but accused India of taking it out of context.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Your timeline is skewed lol

General Saheb was invited to the White House after the humiliation he imparted on India.

Here is a timeline

JD Vance visits India
Pahalgam
Failed Operation Sindoor
Bunyan-e-Marsos
Ceasefire requested by India
General invited to White House
India officially declared a dead economy by US
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Here is a more realistic timeline outside your fantasy world

JD Vance visits India.

Pakistan military sends brave terrorists to kill innocent unarmed civilians to publicize Kashmir and kill kashmir economy.

Indian suspends IWT. Modis bombs destroy 9 terror HQ and 11 airbases all over Pakistan. Armed with satellite images and irrevocable evidence..covered by sky news of burning bases and panicked social media videos

Pakistan launched Bunyan-e-Marsos trailer video and promises 48 hours of hell. Gets slapped by Rubio and stops it within 4 hours

Pak DGMO panic calls and request Ceasefire. India accepts as goal of hitting terror bases already accomplished and we said we are done unless Pak uniformed officers try to avenge the terrorists.

Kashmir is dead issue. IWT is suspended. Kashmir economy is back on. Kashmir is still with India. Pakistan begging for talks as usual. Asking us for mediation..promising nobel peace prize..all signs of alpha male general who has won the war ...words are cheap...jugular vein superior culture destroy dams...but when the chance came..WHAT WAS THE RESULT? Kashmir IWT ? TRF declared terrorist org.

General invited to White House for a photo op with Modi to advance peace prize candidacy. One went ..other rejected and told you big Papa ..stop meddling in our affairs.

India doesn't agree to us tarrifs. India officially declared a dead economy by US..Pak think it's. Because of their growing economic prowess...IMF bailouts etc. dancing on the street as their field marshall calls himself the driver of a dumpster truck.

What did Pakistan get out of it...one thing for sure got Balochs independece guys declared terrorists group and Munir got feted twice in USA.
 
straighttalk said:
Here is a more realistic timeline outside your fantasy world

JD Vance visits India.

Pakistan military sends brave terrorists to kill innocent unarmed civilians to publicize Kashmir and kill kashmir economy.

Indian suspends IWT. Modis bombs destroy 9 terror HQ and 11 airbases all over Pakistan. Armed with satellite images and irrevocable evidence..covered by sky news of burning bases and panicked social media videos

Pakistan launched Bunyan-e-Marsos trailer video and promises 48 hours of hell. Gets slapped by Rubio and stops it within 4 hours

Pak DGMO panic calls and request Ceasefire. India accepts as goal of hitting terror bases already accomplished and we said we are done unless Pak uniformed officers try to avenge the terrorists.

Kashmir is dead issue. IWT is suspended. Kashmir economy is back on. Kashmir is still with India. Pakistan begging for talks as usual. Asking us for mediation..promising nobel peace prize..all signs of alpha male general who has won the war ...words are cheap...jugular vein superior culture destroy dams...but when the chance came..WHAT WAS THE RESULT? Kashmir IWT ? TRF declared terrorist org.

General invited to White House for a photo op with Modi to advance peace prize candidacy. One went ..other rejected and told you big Papa ..stop meddling in our affairs.

India doesn't agree to us tarrifs. India officially declared a dead economy by US..Pak think it's. Because of their growing economic prowess...IMF bailouts etc. dancing on the street as their field marshall calls himself the driver of a dumpster truck.

What did Pakistan get out of it...one thing for sure got Balochs independece guys declared terrorists group and Munir got feted twice in USA.
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I think you forwarded your WhatsApp message to PP rather than BJP group in your contacts :ROFLMAO:
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Your timeline is skewed lol

General Saheb was invited to the White House after the humiliation he imparted on India.

Here is a timeline

JD Vance visits India
Pahalgam
Failed Operation Sindoor
Bunyan-e-Marsos
Ceasefire requested by India
General invited to White House
India officially declared a dead economy by US
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sir ji showing the deadly in the venom 👏
 
India says international court lacks authority to rule on Pakistan water treaty

The international Court of Arbitration lacks any legal authority to make pronouncements on the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan as New Delhi has never recognised the legitimacy of the court, India's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

A ruling from the Court of Arbitration last week backed Pakistan by saying that India must adhere to the Indus Waters Treaty in the design of new hydro-electric power stations on rivers that flow west into Pakistan.


www.reuters.com

India says international court lacks authority to rule on Pakistan water treaty

The international Court of Arbitration lacks any legal authority to make pronouncements on the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan as New Delhi has never recognised the legitimacy of the court, India's foreign ministry said on Thursday.
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Cricket Warrior said:
A ruling from the Court of Arbitration last week backed Pakistan by saying that India must adhere to the Indus Waters Treaty in the design of new hydro-electric power stations on rivers that flow west into Pakistan.
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Wait why is Pakistan even going to the international courts ? Didnt you guys win the War and Modi Surrendered ? :inti


@Devadwal
@Hitman
@Rajdeep
 
I think the best way to resolve the daily India vs pak fights, at least on PP is to get a heavyweight fight between the two main spokesmen on PP for the respective sides. @KingKhanWC and @Rajdeep

Fortunately both of them apparently stay in the same country so it will be easy to organise.

@KingKhanWC @Rajdeep Would you be interested in meeting each other and settle this daily drama once and for all so that PP threads can go back to being quality.
Or the high testosterone levels are only online?
 
big_gamer007 said:
I think the best way to resolve the daily India vs pak fights, at least on PP is to get a heavyweight fight between the two main spokesmen on PP for the respective sides. @KingKhanWC and @Rajdeep

Fortunately both of them apparently stay in the same country so it will be easy to organise.

@KingKhanWC @Rajdeep Would you be interested in meeting each other and settle this daily drama once and for all so that PP threads can go back to being quality.
Or the high testosterone levels are only online?
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Raj is a just a very emotional chap, the HIndutva propaganda has got to him a lot. I wish him the best and hope all supporters of RSS one day see the light.

I will never fight a Vegetarian, its not fair.
:sachin
 
The brave field marshall has awarded himself gallantry award for risking his life and limb a long with the Paksitani foot soldiers..
 
In first major contact since May conflict, India alerts Pakistan of possible flooding under IWT

Breaking a long silence since their May military standoff, India has reached out to Pakistan through the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), sharing details on potential flood threats, according to official sources.

According to the sources, New Delhi warned Pakistan of a potential major flood in the Tawi River at Jammu.

The Indian High Commission in Islamabad conveyed the alert, with the communication made on the morning of August 24, they added.

It is the first major contact of its kind since the Pakistan-India war in May, the sources noted.

Following the alert, Pakistani authorities issued warnings based on the information provided by India, the sources confirmed.


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In first major contact since May conflict, India alerts Pakistan of possible flooding under IWT

India warns of potential major flood in the Tawi River at Jammu.Pakistan issues warnings after receiving information from India.India suspended IWT participation in April after Pahalgam attack.Breaking a long...
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Cricket Warrior said:
India says international court lacks authority to rule on Pakistan water treaty

The international Court of Arbitration lacks any legal authority to make pronouncements on the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan as New Delhi has never recognised the legitimacy of the court, India's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

A ruling from the Court of Arbitration last week backed Pakistan by saying that India must adhere to the Indus Waters Treaty in the design of new hydro-electric power stations on rivers that flow west into Pakistan.


www.reuters.com

India says international court lacks authority to rule on Pakistan water treaty

The international Court of Arbitration lacks any legal authority to make pronouncements on the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan as New Delhi has never recognised the legitimacy of the court, India's foreign ministry said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com www.reuters.com
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LOL. India thinks it is some hot shot that can dictate things.

The truth is China is the real hot shot in the region and Pakistan is allied with China.

India is trying to bite more than it can chew. :inti:inti
 
India rolling back on its "abeyance".... quietly lets Pakistan now that there is a surge of water in the system coming their way, just like it would have done before putting treaty into "abeyance".
 
NDMA sounds flood alert as India releases water into Ravi after Sutlej warning

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert for potential flooding in the Ravi after rising inflows from India’s Madhopur Headworks, a day after New Delhi warned Islamabad of planned releases into the Sutlej and Chenab that have already inundated parts of Pakistan.

New Delhi on Monday made a second contact with Pakistan in two days to warn Islamabad about a potential flood in the Sutlej River, after issuing a previous warning about the Tawi River at Jammu, diplomatic sources told Geo News.

The Tawi is a river that flows through the Jammu region in the Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Sialkot District of Punjab, Pakistan. The Tawi is a major left bank tributary of the Chenab.

It marked India’s first major diplomatic contact with Pakistan since the May military stand-off, which followed New Delhi’s attempt to pin the Pahalgam terror attack in IIOJK on Islamabad and its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

The NDMA, in its advisory, said that heavy rainfall was forecast across Indian states, including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, which could swell rivers and streams flowing towards Pakistan.

The authority’s National Emergency Operations Centre is monitoring the situation around the clock, per the notification.

According to the forecasts, the Ravi River at Jastar is expected to experience high flood levels within the next 48 hours, with flows ranging between 80,000 and 125,000 cusecs.

In the Chenab’s upper catchment, water levels in the Jammu Tawi and Munawar Tawi streams are expected to rise, while at Marala, the Chenab’s discharge could climb to between 150,000 and 200,000 cusecs.

The situation at the Sutlej remains alarming. At Ganda Singh Wala in Kasur, officials warned the river’s flow could rise to 220,000 cusecs.

On Monday, the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) confirmed it was already in very high flood there, with discharge reaching 188,810 cusecs.

The NDMA also noted that India’s Thein (Ranjit Sagar) Dam is close to reaching its storage capacity, increasing the risk of further releases. Smaller streams and nullahs — including Aik, Deg, Bein, Basantar and Palkhu — are also expected to carry higher flows.

The FFD also reported a medium flood at Head Sulemanki and at Jassar on the Ravi, where water flow has surged to 82,140 cusecs.


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NDMA sounds flood alert as India releases water into Ravi after Sutlej warning

NDMA warns of heavy rains in India, swelling rivers into Pakistan.Thein Dam near capacity; Aik, Deg, Bein, Basantar, Palkhu at risk.Chenab at Marala may hit 200,000 cusecs; Sutlej at Kasur 220,000.
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Nearly 150,000 evacuated as flood risk rises after India releases water into Sutlej, Ravi​

Nearly 150,000 residents have been moved to safety from vulnerable districts after the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued flood alerts, warning of swelling waters in the Sutlej and Ravi rivers due to heavy rainfall and water discharge from India.

Since then, authorities have warned of potential flooding in adjoining districts as the rivers continue to swell.

Acting on early warnings, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab launched evacuation operations in vulnerable areas, relocating tens of thousands of residents from Bahawalnagar, Kasur, Okara, Pakpattan, Bahawalpur, and Vehari.

Hundreds of villages situated on the embankment of the three rivers have been evacuated.

The NDMA said about 40,000 people had already moved on their own, soon after initial advisories. Emergency response teams were deployed while all departments concerned were placed on high alert to safeguard lives and property.

Citizens have been urged to stay away from rivers, streams, and low-lying areas, avoid unnecessary travel, and strictly follow safety instructions being circulated through television, radio, mobile alerts, and the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert app.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday directed authorities to ensure timely evacuation of the stranded population in view of the arrival of flood torrents.

Flood situation in rivers

According to the NDMA, the flood situation in major rivers remains critical. The Sutlej has entered a very high flood stage at certain locations, while other points along the river are experiencing high to medium-level flooding.

The Ravi continues to see rising water levels, with medium flooding at some sites and low levels at others, and its tributaries including Basantar, Bein, and Deg are also in low to medium flood. The Indus River is facing medium flooding at Sukkur and low flooding at Kalabagh, Chashma, Guddu and Kotri barrages.

The Chenab has entered a low flood at Head Marala, while its tributaries are also witnessing low levels. Water flow in the Jhelum, Kabul and Nari rivers remains normal, and hill torrents in the Suleman Range and Dera Ghazi Khan division are not currently active.

Reservoirs are also filling up, with Tarbela almost full and Mangla nearing capacity, while Khanpur, Rawal and Simly dams are also recording rising water levels.

Authorities in Punjab have instructed deputy commissioners and commissioners in Lahore, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan to remain alert. Announcements are being made through mosques urging residents to move to safe locations, while relief camps and arrangements for fodder have been set up for displaced families and their livestock.

It may be noted that Punjab province, which serves as the country’s breadbasket and accounts for a large part of its food supply.

The latest warnings follow two formal contacts made by New Delhi this week to inform Islamabad about planned water discharges. India’s Madhopur Headworks has already increased inflows into the Ravi, while water released into the Sutlej by India has inundated parts of southern Punjab.

An Indian government source said they had not mentioned a specific dam but shared a second warning through diplomatic channels

The NDMA, in its advisory, added that heavy rainfall forecast across Indian states, including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, could further swell rivers and streams flowing towards Pakistan. Its National Emergency Operations Centre is monitoring the situation around the clock.

Diplomatic sources confirmed that India’s High Commission in Islamabad conveyed the alerts to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on “humanitarian grounds,” rather than through the Indus Waters Commission as required under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The development came as a surprise after New Delhi announced in April that it was putting the decades-old treaty in “abeyance” following an attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) — an allegation Islamabad denies.

India’s recent decision to suspend the treaty had escalated tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, leading to the most serious military clash in decades in May, before a ceasefire was brokered by the US.

Reuters reported that Delhi is also considering projects that could reduce flows into Pakistan, raising concerns in Islamabad.

Pakistan's northwest has been hammered by intense floods, accounting for half of the 799 people killed this monsoon season. The northern region of Gilgit Baltistan has suffered accelerated glacial melting, while the southern city of Karachi was partly submerged last week.

Heavy rains in the IIOJK have already killed at least 60 people this month, while nearly 400 have died in northwestern Pakistan. In total, the floods have killed 799 people nationwide since the monsoon began in late June, according to the NDMA, which has warned of more heavy downpours until September 10.

The Foreign Office reiterated on Monday that India’s unilateral declaration to hold the treaty in abeyance “constitutes a serious violation of international law” with possible consequences for peace and stability in South Asia. It stressed that India is obligated to comply fully with the provisions of the IWT.

What is the Indus Waters Treaty?

The Indus Waters Treaty, mediated by the World Bank and signed in 1960, governs water sharing between the two countries. The agreement allocated the three eastern rivers — Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi — to India, while granting Pakistan control over the three western rivers — Indus, Jhelum and Chenab.

There is no provision in the treaty for either country to unilaterally suspend or terminate the pact, which includes dispute resolution mechanisms.

Pakistan fears India could disrupt its main water supply, endangering agriculture and hydropower, while New Delhi has warned it will not restore the treaty unless Islamabad “irrevocably abjures” support for cross-border militancy.

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Pakistan objects to India bypassing IWT on floods​


India alerted Pakistan about an impending flood despite keeping the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance - a move Islamabad on Monday said should have been routed through treaty obligations instead of diplomatic channels.

India shared the flood data on Sunday morning through its High Commission in Islamabad, according to officials here on Monday. The information was conveyed through a letter from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.

"The High Commission of India to Pakistan presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Islamabad and has the honor to convey the following flood data. River and site Name: Tawi, Jammu. Date/Time: 24th August 2025, 10.00 Hrs, flood data: high flood," said the letter, seen by The Express Tribune.

This was the first time India shared flood data with Pakistan since it unilaterally suspended the IWT following the Pahalgam attack in April. The Foreign Office confirmed the development later but questioned the Indian move of bypassing the IWT.

"On 24 August 2025, India communicated flood warnings through diplomatic channels, rather than through the Indus Waters Commission as required under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)," noted a Foreign Office readout. "India is obligated to fully comply with all provisions of the Treaty."

The Foreign Office statement further said that India's unilateral declaration to hold the IWT in abeyance constituted a serious violation of international law and could have significant negative consequences for peace and stability in South Asia.

A Foreign Office official told The Express Tribune that India seemed to have deliberately omitted reference to the IWT in order to set a new normal with Pakistan. India, according to the official, was trying to sidestep the provisions of the IWT.

An unnamed official in New Delhi told Reuters news agency that India shared the flood data with Pakistan on "humanitarian grounds" and not through the treaty obligations. The news agency further said that India's external affairs ministry did not respond to its request for comment.

Following the Indian alert, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab issued a flood alert, warning that rising waters in the River Tawi were likely to affect levels in Gujarat and Sialkot via the Chenab River. The district administrations were asked to activate flood monitoring and early warning systems and ensure a coordinated response.

Signed in 1960 with the World Bank's mediation, the IWT gives Pakistan rights to the western riversIndus, Jhelum, and Chenab for irrigation, drinking, and non-consumptive uses such as hydropower. India controls the eastern rivers including Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej but can also use the western rivers for limited power generation and irrigation, provided it does not alter their flow significantly.

India put the IWT in "abeyance" in April after linking the deadly attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to Pakistan. The tensions escalated in May to the worst military clash between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.

However, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in its recent ruling concluded that India could not deny Pakistan its share of water and emphasised that run-of-the-river projects had to be strictly complied with treaty provisions.

Earlier, The Hague based court also ruled that no country party to the IWT could unilaterally walk away from the water sharing accord or alter its provisions. Pakistan has repeatedly warned that any attempt by India to deny the country its due share of water would be considered as an act of war.

Source: The Express Tribune
 
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