India-Pakistan News / 'Water is a basic right of Pakistanis', Asim Munir is furious over India's action

India-Pakistan News: Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has once again issued a threat to India on the issue of water. Munir claimed that water is the "basic right" of 24 crore people of Pakistan and no compromise will be made on it. He made this statement on Thursday during a dialogue with the Vice Chancellors and academicians of universities. He said, "Water is our red line. We will never accept India's hegemony."

Warmth came after India's strict step

This statement has come at a time when India has recently suspended the Indus Water Treaty of 1960. The reason for this was the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 innocent people were killed. India has made it clear that till Pakistan does not give up its policy of nurturing terrorism, this agreement will not be restored.

Why is Pakistan restless?

The Indus Water Treaty is not just a paper agreement for Pakistan, but a lifeline. Under this agreement, Pakistan gets a large share of Jhelum, Chenab and Indus rivers, which are the backbone of its agriculture, drinking water and power generation. India's decision to stop sharing water information has created a stir in Pakistan. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called it a "war-like step".

Dangers of suspension - Alarm bell for Pakistan

If India extends this suspension or controls the flow of water, then Pakistan may face many serious challenges:

Agriculture crisis: A large population of Pakistan is dependent on agriculture. Major crops like wheat, rice and cotton will be affected due to water shortage.

Drinking water crisis: Areas like Sindh and Balochistan are already facing severe water shortage.

Economic devastation: Hydropower plants and industries will be affected, which will further weaken the already faltering economy.

Social unrest: Water shortage will increase public discontent, especially in areas like Balochistan, where separatist movements are already going on.

India's clear message - stop terrorism

Field Marshal Munir in his statement falsely accused India of spreading instability in Balochistan, but the international community also knows that Pakistan's soil remains a nursery of terrorism. India has bluntly said, "Water and blood cannot flow together." As long as Pakistan remains a safe haven for terrorists, it is futile to hope for any compromise.