Ishaq Dar warns against weaponising Indus Waters Treaty
By The BriefBrief
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned that any attempt to deprive Pakistan of waters allocated to it under the Indus Waters Treaty would have “profound consequences for regional peace and security”. He said the treaty has faced strain after India announced in 2025 it was placing its obligations in abeyance.
WHO:Ishaq Dar
WHAT:Warned that weaponising the Indus Waters Treaty by depriving Pakistan of allocated waters would have “profound consequences” for regional peace and security.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Pakistan
WHY:The warning was triggered by concerns about any attempt to deprive Pakistan of waters allocated to it under the Indus Waters Treaty.
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