ISLAMABAD, 17 MAY (DNA) — Prominent environmental and water expert Sadia Khalid has termed any move by India to suspend Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) unlawful and completely unacceptable, stressing that India cannot unilaterally suspend the accord.
Talking to media , she said that Pakistan maintains a clear and firm stance on the Indus Waters Treaty, consistently raising the matter at international forums and exposing what she termed the “real face” of India before the world community.
She stated that India remains unwilling to engage in dialogue to resolve the issue, adding that Pakistan must continue raising the matter on every diplomatic and international platform. She also urged international media and countries maintaining friendly relations with India to play their role in ensuring a peaceful resolution of the dispute.
Sadia Khalid warned that prolonged tensions over water resources could trigger serious economic losses and instability in both Pakistan and India, warning it endangers regional peace. Highlighting Pakistan’s dependence on agriculture, she emphasised that water is a basic necessity and a lifeline for millions of people in the agricultural sector.
She further urged India to join the negotiating table and seek a resolution through dialogue, in the broader interest of the people of both countries. The expert also emphasized the need for Pakistan to adopt innovative water management and monitoring policies to effectively tackle emerging environmental challenges.
She warned that declining sea levels and worsening water conditions could create severe consequences in the near future if timely measures are not taken.— DNA
