Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a strong statement against India’s alleged manipulation of river flows into Pakistan, warning that the country is now facing a "water war" after defeating India in conventional warfare.
In an exclusive interview with Samaa TV, Asif claimed that the flow of water in the Chenab River is significantly lower than it should be, suggesting deliberate actions by India to restrict Pakistan’s water rights. “India was defeated in a conventional war, and now we will defeat it in the water war as well,” he said.
Highlighting the resilience and strength of Pakistan’s armed forces, the defense minister said that the military dealt a historic defeat to India by responding decisively to foreign threats. “The enemy is still licking its wounds,” he remarked.
On the domestic political front, Asif took aim at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), urging the party to decide whether it wants to continue "doing the politics of one man or the politics of Pakistan". He revealed that many PTI leaders were in private contact with the government, hinting at possible cracks within the opposition party.
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Turning to the economy, Khawaja Asif expressed optimism, stating that Pakistan’s economic indicators are improving and being acknowledged by international institutions. “The country has been put on the path of development,” he asserted, adding that “the future will be even better.”
A couple of days ago, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had also strongly warned India against its continued threats and aggression over the region’s water resources, vowing that Pakistan will respond with full force and national unity to defend its rights under international agreements.
Chairing a high-level meeting focused on Pakistan’s water security, PM Shehbaz described India’s stance on the water issue as a continuation of its arrogance and hegemonic mindset. “Just like Marka-e-Haq, we will respond to India’s water aggression — and Pakistan will emerge victorious,” he declared, calling the right to water security a “collective national challenge.”
