PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has issued a stark warning over India’s recent actions regarding Pakistan’s water rights, calling any attempt to cut off water supplies “an act of war” that risks triggering the world’s first nuclear conflict over water. Speaking at the Middle East Institute in Washington, Bilawal emphasized that India’s refusal to engage in dialogue is pushing South Asia closer to a catastrophic future.
Representing Pakistan’s multi-party delegation in the aftermath of recent cross-border strikes and a May 10 ceasefire, Bilawal outlined Islamabad’s position on deteriorating bilateral ties. He accused New Delhi of ignoring diplomatic overtures, rejecting joint investigations into terrorism, and violating the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty — a historic agreement meant to ensure equitable water distribution between the two countries.
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Bilawal’s remarks highlighted the generational cost of conflict. “I refuse to damn my generation — and future generations — to war over Kashmir, terrorism, and now water,” he said. He urged the international community to step in, stressing Pakistan’s desire for peace and calling for mediation where India has refused it.
The former foreign minister underlined that while Islamabad remains open to new treaties, any meaningful progress requires India to first honour existing commitments. “India has violated not just the Indus Waters Treaty but also the UN Charter,” he added, noting the severe humanitarian implications of cutting off water to 240 million Pakistanis.
Bilawal closed by reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to peace through diplomacy: “We will continue to travel from capital to capital with one message: We want peace, and we need your help.”
