Pakistan’s military has delivered a firm warning to India, declaring that any move to block Pakistan’s water supply would provoke a strong and lasting response. In an interview with British media, Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), asserted that Pakistan will not stand by if its water access is threatened.
“Anyone considering cutting off Pakistan’s water should think twice,” said General Chaudhry. “If India attempts such an action, our response will be swift and its impact will be felt for decades. The government has made its stance clear—there is nothing more to be said.”
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He stressed that depriving over 240 million people of water would be reckless and unimaginable. “Only someone out of touch with reality would attempt this. India cannot afford such a move, and while we hope this scenario never unfolds, if it does, our reaction will be evident to the world.”
Commitment to Ceasefire, But Vigilant
General Chaudhry reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the ceasefire agreement with India, stating that the military acts strictly under the guidance of political leadership. “We fully respect the ceasefire,” he said, “but any violation will be met with a direct and proportionate response targeting only the origin of the provocation.”
He also confirmed Pakistan’s action in downing an Indian Mirage 2000 fighter jet, stating that while the military had the capacity to escalate further, it showed restraint. He reassured that all air bases are fully functional and the Air Force remains ready to defend national airspace.
Criticism of India’s Kashmir Approach
General Chaudhry criticized India’s policies in Kashmir, saying that attempts to present the issue as an internal matter have failed. “India’s oppression and unilateral moves in Kashmir will never resolve the conflict,” he said. “Without dialogue, peace between the two countries remains out of reach, and the risk of escalation persists.”
