Bilawal Warns War Is Only Option if India Blocks Pakistan’s Water Supply

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari warns that if India blocks Pakistan’s water access, it would leave war as the only option. In a DW Urdu interview, he highlighted the significance of water to Pakistan’s survival, linked recent tensions to India’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, and accused India of fostering terrorism within Pakistan, while asserting the desire for peace. The situation remains precarious as military actions unfolded with heavy casualties.

In a recent interview with German news outlet DW Urdu, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), issued a stark warning regarding Pakistan’s water access. He stated that should India obstruct Pakistan’s water supply, war would become the only option available to Islamabad. Bilawal referred to such actions as an “existential threat” to Pakistan’s survival, emphasizing that water is essential for the country and they will not give up their rights under any circumstances.

Bilawal’s comments come following India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), which he linked to the recent tensions after an attack in the Pahalgam area, labeled by New Delhi as linked to Pakistan without any substantial proof. In retaliation, India engaged in a series of punitive measures against Pakistan, which included suspending the IWT and revoking Pakistani visas as well as closing the borders at Wagah-Attari crossing.

In response, Pakistan expelled Indian diplomats and military advisors, and restricted Indian nationals from entering, except for Sikh pilgrims. Islamabad also denied any involvement in the aforementioned attack, offering cooperation for a thorough investigation. Recently, Bilawal led a high-level parliamentary delegation to Brussels, following discussions in the US and UK, aiming to counter India’s narrative following the escalating tensions.

During the interview, Bilawal described India’s actions toward blocking water flow to Pakistan as a violation of the United Nations Charter. He bluntly asserted that if such aggression over water resources persists, Pakistan would have no choice but to prepare for war. Furthermore, he accused India of being complicit in fostering terrorism within Pakistan, while stressing that the nation has always opted for peaceful resolutions rather than conflict.

The PPP chief highlighted the importance of water security and survival for Pakistan, reiterating a preference for peaceful negotiations. This comes in the context of heightened military actions, notably Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, where Pakistan claimed to have targeted multiple Indian military spots after previous aggressions led to significant casualties on both sides. The confrontation, marked by a ceasefire brokered by the US after extensive conflict, left a toll of over fifty soldiers and civilians dead.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s remarks underscore the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, especially concerning water resources critical to Pakistan’s survival. While emphasizing a desire for peace, he warns that further Indian actions could provoke war. The ongoing disputes highlight the fragile relationship between these two nuclear powers, with both engaging in reciprocal military and diplomatic measures. The recent military confrontations only add to the urgency for a resolution that addresses Pakistan’s water security amid aggressive posturing from India.

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