Foreign Ministry spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan said on Friday that Pakistan and his armed forces are fully prepared to defend sovereignty, borders and citizens of the nation.
“We reject in stronger terms, the unilateral suspension of India of the Indo Water Treaty,” said Shafqat Ali Khan spokesman during a weekly news, and called for water a “matter of life and death” for Pakistan. The 1960 Treaty, negotiated by the World Bank, regulates the distribution of water between the two countries.
Shafqat Ali Khan added that Pakistan reserves the right to suspend all bilateral agreements with India, including Simla’s agreement, due to the “irresponsible behavior” of Nueva Delhi.
The warning follows a meeting of the National Security Council where Islamabad strongly condemned Indian threats and accused India of violating international law through extrajudicial murders and support for terrorism abroad.
Pakistan has also suspended all the movement through the Wagah border, allowing only returnees to cross until April 30. The visas issued under the SAARC scheme to Indian citizens have been canceled, with the exception of Sijs pilgrims.
Other measures include declaring Indian defense and diplomatic advisors person not, ordering them to leave Pakistan before April 30. Pakistan has also limited 30 to the personnel of the High Commission of India and suspended the access of airspace for Indian carriers.
India trade, including third party trade, has been suspended.
Shafqat Ali Khan also confirmed recent diplomatic commitments, including the visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Türkiye and meetings with the EAU and Ruanda officials.
