Pakistan has called on India to fully comply with the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning that India’s unilateral suspension earlier this year represents a “deliberate weaponisation of shared natural resources” that threatens ecosystems and the livelihoods of millions.

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, made the remarks during a Security Council briefing on the environmental impact of armed conflict and climate-driven security risks.

“India’s unlawful unilateral decision undermines the letter and spirit of the treaty, disrupts data sharing, and endangers the lives of millions who depend on these waters for food and energy security,” Ahmad said. “Such acts do not harm only one country, they weaken confidence in international water law

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