The warning came a day after Indian Minister for Water Resources C.R. Patil stated that New Delhi was working to ensure “not a single drop of water” would flow into Pakistan.
Responding at his weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said any effort to obstruct Pakistan’s water supply would be a “deeply irresponsible act” and in violation of international obligations as well as the Indus Waters Treaty.
“Pakistan will take all necessary measures to safeguard its economy, its vital national interests, and the lives of its 250 million people,” the spokesperson said.
He urged India to respect its international commitments and avoid statements or actions that could further escalate regional tensions.
The remarks come against the backdrop of heightened strain between the two countries over the Indus Waters Treaty. India had earlier indicated in May 2025 that it was suspending its participation in the treaty following allegations—denied by Pakistan—of involvement in an attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
The treaty regulates the distribution and use of waters from six rivers of the Indus basin, which are critical to Pakistan’s agriculture and water security.
The Foreign Office also rejected recent Indian statements on Jammu and Kashmir, saying they were “unwarranted” and reiterated Pakistan’s position that IIOJK remains an internationally recognised disputed territory. It contrasted the situation there with Azad Jammu and Kashmir, which it described as being governed under a constitutional and democratic framework.
Separately, commenting on a recent SIPRI report, the spokesperson said the findings reflected Pakistan’s longstanding concerns over India’s military modernization, including developments in strategic systems and long-range capabilities.
He added that Pakistan was not seeking an arms race but would take all necessary steps to maintain strategic stability and deter any potential aggression.
