UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has strongly objected to India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that the move endangers the water security of more than 240 million Pakistanis.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar labelled the Indian decision as “illegal” and urged the United Nations to intervene to ensure peaceful resolution of disputes.
While chairing a UN Security Council Open Debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes,” Dar highlighted the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty as a landmark in diplomacy and conflict resolution that had survived decades of bilateral tensions.
He condemned India’s recent actions, accusing it of weaponizing water as a pressure tactic. “This is not just a treaty violation—it is a direct threat to the survival of millions who rely on the Indus River system,” Dar asserted.
The deputy PM’s remarks came following the adoption of Resolution 2788 on “Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.” Pakistan welcomed the resolution and called for its swift and universal implementation.
Ishaq Dar urged the international community to reaffirm its support for multilateralism and enhance the United Nations’ mechanisms for peaceful dispute resolution.Speaking at the UN Security Council Ishaq
Dar welcomed the adoption of the resolution on “Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes,” calling it a “welcome expression of our collective will” and a reaffirmation of the UN Charter’s core principles.
He emphasized that peaceful resolution was not only a legal and moral obligation but a strategic necessity for global stability.
Ishaq Dar called for the universal and non-discriminatory implementation of Security Council resolutions.
He criticized the selective application of international law, which he said undermines the Council’s credibility and fosters prolonged conflicts.
He argued that bilateralism should not be used as a pretext for inaction when one party refuses engagement. Peaceful dispute resolution, Dar said, must become standard practice, not an exception.
He encouraged collaboration under Chapter VIII of the UN Charter, supporting regional efforts and context-specific solutions that prioritize early diplomatic intervention and preventive diplomacy.
