India on Saturday criticized Pakistan for its disinformation regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, which was suspended following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, last month. India asserted that the 65-year-old treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan, recognized as a global epicenter of terrorism, ceases its support for cross-border terrorism.
This response was prompted by the Pakistani representative's remarks at the UN, where he stated that water is life and should not be used as a weapon of war.
Statement Of India at United Nations
Ambassador P. Harish is a India's permanent representative to the UN in New York.
Allegations against Pakistan
Over the past four decades, 20,000 Indian citizens have lost their lives in terrorist attacks, with a significant number of these incidents linked to Pakistan-sponsored groups. Additionally, Pakistan has violated the spirit of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by engaging in three wars against India, supporting numerous cross-border terror operations, and failing to maintain peaceful bilateral relations, which is a fundamental principle of the IWT. Throughout this period, India has demonstrated remarkable patience and magnanimity.
Terror Groups In Pakistan
India named UN-designated terrorist organizations operating from Pakistan.
- Lashkar-e-Taiba(LeT)- Responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks
- Jaish-e-Mohammed(JeM)- Behind Pulwama (2019) and Pathankot (2016)
- Hizbul Mujahideen- Involved in Kashmir insurgency.
- AL-Badr and Al-Qaeda affiliates also received state shelter historically.
On Indus Water Treaty
India accused Pakistan of treating the Indus Waters Treaty as a unilateral entitlement while refusing to halt state-sponsored terrorism. The 1960 treaty, brokered by the World Bank, was intended as a confidence-building measure, allocating 80% of the waters of the Indus system to Pakistan. Ambassador Harish emphasized that the treaty is based on goodwill, trust, and cooperation, principles that Pakistan has consistently undermined.
In these 65 years, significant fundamental changes have occurred, not only in terms of escalating security concerns due to cross-border terrorist attacks but also in the growing need for clean energy, climate change adaptation, and demographic shifts.
Technological advancements in dam infrastructure have transformed operations to enhance safety and efficiency in water use. However, some older dams are facing serious safety concerns. Despite this, Pakistan has consistently blocked any changes to this infrastructure and any modifications to the provisions that are permissible under the treaty.
Mr. Harish noted that in 2012, terrorists attacked the Tulbul navigation project in Jammu and Kashmir. Such cynical acts continue to endanger the safety of our projects and the lives of civilians. India has formally requested discussions with Pakistan regarding modifications on several occasions over the past two years. However, Pakistan has consistently rejected these requests, and its obstructionist approach continues to prevent India from exercising its legitimate rights to full utilization of resources.
India has finally announced that the treaty will be in abeyance until Pakistan, which is global epicentre of terror, credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism.
Pakistan's Reaction
Pakistan's Senate has described India's actions as a "water bomb." Senator Syed Ali Zafar warned of severe food and water insecurity if India withholds water flows. In response, Pakistan has approached the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the World Bank for support.
India's Current Strategy
Naming and Shaming Pakistan
International platform UN is used to showcase Pakistan duplicity. It speaks of peace while harboring terrorists, India demands that UN counterterror mechanisms must name states that use terror as Statecraft.
Linking with FATF
India seeks stronger enforcement of FATF compliance. Pakistan was greylisted (2018-2022) for failing to curb terror financing.
Pakistan refuses to prosecute terrorists despite evidence and UN sanctions. Sheltering of Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed is viewed as de facto state complicity.
Challenges in India's Approach
Geopolitical protection for pakistan from China, Turkey and some OIC shield Pakistan diplomatically. Enforcement gaps in UN even if UN designates terrorists implementation is weak and some western nations now prioritize climate change, AI and Ukraine/ Middle East, relegating terrorism issues.
Conclusion
India's UN statement, highlighting the 20,000 deaths resulting from Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, is not just a statistic; it is a strategic initiative aimed at building global consensus against state-backed terror. This move seeks to diplomatically isolate Pakistan and demand meaningful action through UN bodies, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and international courts. It reflects a more assertive and coordinated Indian foreign policy, particularly in the post-Operation Sindoor context, where military responses are complemented by diplomatic offensives.
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