Senate chairman Gilani voices concern over India’s actions on IWT

Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani voiced significant concern over India's unilateral actions concerning the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning that such moves threaten regional stability and the food security of millions in Pakistan.

During a meeting with United States Consul General Stetson Sanders in Lahore, Gilani stated that any attempt to use water as a tool of coercion undermines regional stability. He urged the international community to support the restoration of treaty obligations and adherence to international law. The Senate chairman noted that India's actions, including escalated dam construction and regulation of water at facilities like the Baglihar Dam following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, pose a threat to Pakistan's water supply.

Gilani and Sanders also discussed broader Pakistan-US relations, including trade, investment, and regional peace and security. Gilani reiterated Pakistan's commitment to strengthening ties with the US, highlighting the importance of bilateral cooperation in various sectors such as IT, energy, and agriculture. He also acknowledged the US administration's role in facilitating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India and reaffirmed Pakistan's desire for constructive regional relations while safeguarding its national interests.

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any attempt to use water as a tool of coercion undermines regional stability and threatens the livelihoods and food security of millions of Pakistanis