In a stark warning that underscores escalating tensions in South Asia, Pakistan’s military spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has cautioned India against attempting to weaponise water. The remarks follow Indian threats to halt the flow of the Indus River into Pakistan, a move Chaudhry warned could spark consequences lasting generations.
Speaking to Arab News, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, “Nobody dare stop water of Pakistan.” He called such a move a red line and a threat to over 240 million people. His comments come in the wake of India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and a deadly series of cross-border hostilities earlier this month.
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While a U.S.-brokered ceasefire paused the military exchange on May 10, calm remains tenuous. India and Pakistan have continued to trade blame for fresh violations. Gen Chaudhry revealed that Pakistan had downed six Indian aircraft, including Rafales and a Mirage 2000, during the brief but intense conflict — a significant loss for the Indian military.
Chaudhry also accused India of rejecting a neutral investigation into the Pahalgam incident, which triggered the flare-up. He claimed that Indian strikes targeted mosques and civilians, while Pakistan responded with “measured and precise” military action, avoiding civilian targets.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s desire for peace, the ISPR chief called for serious dialogue on the Kashmir issue. He emphasised that true stability can only be achieved through diplomatic engagement, not through ultimatums, air raids, or the politicisation of vital resources like water.
