Pakistan has voiced serious concerns at the United Nations regarding India’s unilateral moves on the Indus Waters Treaty, describing the actions as a direct threat to the country’s water security and regional stability. Ambassador Usman Jadoon highlighted multiple treaty violations, including unannounced disruptions of downstream water flows and withholding of hydrological data, stressing that the treaty remains legally binding.
The Ambassador emphasized that the Indus River basin sustains over 80% of Pakistan’s agricultural water needs and supports the livelihoods of more than 240 million people. He noted that water insecurity is now a systemic global risk affecting food production, energy, public health, and human security, with Pakistan facing intensified pressures due to floods, droughts, glacier melt, and groundwater depletion.
Pakistan’s response includes initiatives such as ‘Living Indus’ and Recharge Pakistan, focusing on integrated water management, irrigation rehabilitation, flood protection, and ecosystem restoration. Ambassador Jadoon stressed that transboundary cooperation, transparency, and respect for international water law are essential for safeguarding vulnerable downstream communities, particularly ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
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