June 9, 2025-Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has raised alarms over worsening ties between Pakistan and India. Speaking to Sky News, he warned that the risk of war between the two nuclear-armed nations is now at its highest in years.
He strongly criticized India’s threats to cut off Pakistan’s water supply. According to him, such threats violate international law and the UN Charter—and could be considered an act of war.
Water as a Weapon
Bilawal claimed India of turning water into a political weapon. In his view, this endangers the lives of 240 million Pakistanis. Moreover, he pointed out that using essential resources to exert pressure is not only unethical but also illegal under global norms.
He referred to the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, which outlines water-sharing rules between the two nations. Under this agreement, India cannot unilaterally halt or reduce water flow.
“Any attempt to stop or reduce the flow of water will provoke a firm response,” Bilawal warned. Additionally, he claimed that India is running a disinformation campaign on both the water issue and Kashmir to shape global opinion unfairly.
Call for Dialogue, Not Escalation
Despite the rising hostilities, Bilawal emphasized Pakistan’s continued commitment to peace. He reiterated that Islamabad remains open to dialogue on all major concerns, including terrorism, Kashmir, and water.
However, he issued a firm caution. “We want peace,” he said, “but any aggression on water or Kashmir will get a strong reply.”
He urged the international community, especially the United Nations, to intervene before the conflict escalates. Without timely mediation, he warned, South Asia’s fragile stability could shatter—threatening the well-being of over a billion people.
A Global Responsibility
As the situation grows tense, the call for global mediation grows louder. Since both countries possess nuclear weapons, the world cannot afford to stay silent. Tensions fuel fear. Stakes keep rising. Therefore, global leaders must act swiftly. Any delay could trigger irreversible consequences. Early diplomacy is the only path to prevent catastrophe.
