Pakistan Army Vows 'All Measures Necessary' to Secure Water Share Amid India Tensions

Pakistan's army leadership has declared its unwavering resolve to protect the country's water rights, asserting that it will take "all measures necessary" to ensure Pakistan receives its rightful share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). This stance comes amidst ongoing accusations that India is violating the treaty.

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The Forum expressed resolute commitment to undertake all measures necessary to ensure availability of Pakistan’s rightful share of water as per the directives of the government and inspirations of the people of Pakistan.

The commitment was reaffirmed during the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Rawalpindi, presided over by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. The forum noted Indian rhetoric surrounding the IWT and reiterated guidance from the National Security Committee (NSC) directive of April 24, 2025, which followed India's move to put the treaty in abeyance. The army leadership "rejected and strongly condemned" alleged human rights violations and "unilateral demographic engineering" in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), reiterating that Kashmir is "the jugular vein of Pakistan."

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The forum rejected and strongly condemned the ongoing human rights violations and unilateral demographic engineering in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), declaring that Kashmir remains the jugular vein of Pakistan.

The conference also addressed regional security, expressing concerns over the alleged use of territory controlled by the Afghan Taliban regime by Indian-sponsored terrorist groups, including Fitna al Khawarij (FAK) and Fitna al Hindustan (FAH), to launch attacks within Pakistan. The Pakistani government uses these terms to refer to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its affiliates.

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The forum expressed serious concerns over the continued use of territory under [the] control of Afghan Taliban regime by Indian-sponsored terrorist groups, including Fitna al Khawarij (FAK) and Fitna al Hindustan (FAH), to orchestrate attacks inside Pakistan.

Furthermore, the army leadership discussed the evolving regional landscape, appreciating Pakistan's role in promoting dialogue and stability as a mediator in peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. The CCC reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to peaceful conflict resolution, international law, and regional cooperation to address shared security challenges. The statement also noted an "increased reliance on an evolving pattern of externally supported hybrid warfare and disinformation campaigns" following what it termed India's "comprehensive defeat" in a conflict last year, vowing to counter such destabilization attempts with "strategic clarity and firm resolve."

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The forum appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation and regional stability.