PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari issued a stark warning on Thursday, stating that any attempt by India to cut off Pakistan’s water supply would amount to an act of war. Speaking at the Middle East Institute in Washington, he cautioned that such actions could escalate into the world’s first nuclear water conflict, raising tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors to dangerous levels.
Bilawal highlighted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a delegation dedicated to pursuing peace through dialogue and diplomacy with India. However, he stressed that India’s consistent refusal to engage in talks is a major hurdle. “You might ask why we are here in Washington and not speaking to our adversary… they refuse to talk,” he remarked.
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Leading a multi-party delegation to key world capitals, Bilawal outlined Pakistan’s position on the recent border escalation that nearly pushed the countries into full-scale war. While a ceasefire was reached in May, India’s controversial moves concerning Pakistan’s water rights continue to fuel hostilities.
The PPP leader emphasized Pakistan’s willingness to negotiate new agreements, but only if India honors existing treaties such as the Indus Water Treaty. He criticized India for rejecting Pakistan’s calls for joint terrorism investigations and declining mediation offers, underscoring India’s reluctance to engage constructively.
