The University of Management and Technology (UMT), through its School of Governance and Department of Political Science and International Relations, organized a special dialogue on the Indus Waters Treaty. The event aimed to discuss the current situation, challenges and implications for regional peace and security in light of India’s violations of the international treaty and to explore possible solutions.
The Chief Guest of this significant event was Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, who presided over the panel discussion and spoke in detail about India’s breaches of the treaty.
Former provincial Minister and UMT President Ibrahim Hasan Murad, Rector Dr Asif Raza, Chief Advisor Lt Gen (R) Javed Hasan, Director General Ahmed Abdullah, WAPDA Advisor Shahid Hameed, renowned legal expert Ahmer Bilal Sufi, senior analyst Suhail Warraich, Shiraz Memon, Chairperson of the Department of Political Science and IR Dr Usman Askari, along with UMT staff and faculty attended the event.
In his address, UMT President Ibrahim Hasan Murad thanked Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan for attending and said that India’s water terrorism is not just a threat to Pakistan but to the peace and economy of the entire region. He stated that India is attempting to weaponize water by violating the Indus Waters Treaty and obstructing Pakistan’s water. He urged the United Nations and international organizations to take immediate action against India’s violations and called on the global community to impose economic, trade, and diplomatic sanctions on India for its acts of aggression.
Legal expert Ahmer Bilal Sufi emphasized that violating the Indus Waters Treaty is a clear breach of international law. He pointed out that the treaty does not give India unrestricted rights to construct as many dams as it wants. He stressed that the only viable solution lies in serious diplomatic negotiations.
Senior journalist and analyst Suhail Warraich highlighted the importance of the treaty and called on the World Bank to take effective action against any country breaking the agreement. He reiterated that India cannot halt water flow or construct dams illegally and urged the international community to act immediately against such water terrorism.
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, in his address, praised UMT and Ibrahim Murad for organizing the dialogue on such a crucial national issue. He remarked that the violation of the Indus Waters Treaty is a serious concern and that the future of our generations is at stake if we lose access to water. He stressed the need for all parties to honor international agreements, noting that no one can unilaterally withdraw from such treaties.
Malik Muhammad Ahmad shared that India’s aggression has targeted innocent women, children, and mosques, which is a direct attack on Pakistan’s sovereignty. He emphasized that Pakistan has both the capable forces and diplomatic tools needed to raise these issues on the international stage, reaffirming that Pakistan is a peace-loving nation. He warned that escalating water disputes between two nuclear-armed countries like India and Pakistan could lead to devastating consequences for the region.
At the conclusion of the event, President UMT Ibrahim Hasan Murad presented a souvenir to the Speaker, after which a unanimous resolution was passed against India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty and its acts of water terrorism. The resolution was signed by Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, UMT President Ibrahim Hasan Murad, Suhail Warraich, Lt Gen (R) Javed Hassan, Ahmer Bilal Soofi, and other participants.
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