Senate Chairman Gilani Raises Alarm Over India's Actions on Indus Waters Treaty
Senate chairman Gilani voices concern over India’s actions on IWT Indus Waters Treaty
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Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani expressed serious concerns regarding India's unilateral actions affecting the Indus Waters Treaty during a meeting with US Consul General Stetson Sanders. He emphasized the need for international support to restore treaty obligations and highlighted the potential threats to Pakistan's water security and regional stability.
- 01Gilani stated that India's actions threaten the livelihoods of millions of Pakistanis by using water as a coercive tool.
- 02The Indus Waters Treaty was unilaterally suspended by India in April 2025 following a terror attack, leading to increased dam construction and water regulation.
- 03Gilani called for the international community's support to restore adherence to the treaty and international law.
- 04The US remains a key economic partner for Pakistan, with ongoing discussions about expanding cooperation in various sectors.
- 05Gilani praised the US's role in facilitating regional peace and emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy between the two nations.
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During a meeting with US Consul General Stetson Sanders in Lahore, Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani voiced significant concerns over India's unilateral actions regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). He warned that using water as a coercive tool undermines regional stability and threatens the livelihoods of millions of Pakistanis. Gilani urged the international community to support the restoration of treaty obligations, especially after India's suspension of the IWT in April 2025, which followed a terror attack and led to increased dam construction impacting Pakistan's water supply. The discussion also covered Pakistan-US relations, with Gilani highlighting the importance of expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and various sectors such as agriculture and IT. He acknowledged the US's role in promoting regional peace and called for continued parliamentary exchanges to strengthen bilateral ties. Gilani expressed confidence that the Pakistan-US relationship would grow for mutual benefit.
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Gilani's concerns highlight the potential for water scarcity in Pakistan, which could affect agriculture and food security for millions.
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