Pakistan’s Water Security Is a Matter of Survival, Say Federal Ministers
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik have said that water is not merely a natural resource for Pakistan but a matter of national survival, stressing that Pakistan will protect the sanctity of the Indus Waters Treaty at all costs.
Addressing an international seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty, Atta Tarar said Pakistan is not only defending an agreement but the lifeline of its 240 million citizens. He emphasized that the Indus River has nourished one of the world’s oldest civilizations and remains central to Pakistan’s identity and agricultural economy.
He noted that agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, with the Indus River serving as its lifeline. Tarar highlighted that more than six decades ago, two nations made an extraordinary decision that resulted in one of the world’s most durable water-sharing agreements. He added that Pakistan has consistently demonstrated its commitment to peaceful relations, constructive dialogue, and sincere implementation of the treaty.
Musadik Malik said Pakistan has repeatedly faced devastating floods, stressing that the issue is not only environmental but also one of justice. He warned that the weaponization of water poses a serious threat, claiming that Indian water aggression has led to the deaths of 6,000 people, a toll he said exceeds casualties in some wars.
The ministers reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to safeguarding its water rights and ensuring that water is never used as a tool of coercion or conflict.