Pakistan has formally raised concerns at the United Nations over India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the move illegal and a threat to peace and stability in South Asia.
Pakistan’s envoy Asim Iftikhar submitted a letter from the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to the president of the United Nations General Assembly, urging international attention to the matter.
The letter highlighted what Pakistan described as the grave implications of India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. According to Pakistan, India’s action has serious consequences for regional peace, security and humanitarian stability.
Islamabad said the treaty must be fully restored in all respects, in line with India’s international obligations.
Earlier today, I handed over a letter from the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan to the President of the United Nations General Assembly.
— Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, PR of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanPR_UN) April 24, 2026
The letter highlights the grave implications of India’s illegal suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) for regional… pic.twitter.com/b4kqdiRIpA
Pakistan appealed to the United Nations Security Council to intervene in the matter. The letter urged the Council to call upon India to fully implement the Indus Waters Treaty.
Pakistan maintained that any disruption to the treaty could deepen tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours and affect millions of people dependent on shared river waters.
Indian action threat to regional peace
Pakistan said India’s move to suspend the treaty was illegal and dangerous. The letter warned that the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could have serious humanitarian consequences.
Islamabad said India’s action threatened regional peace at a time when stability in South Asia was already under strain.
Asim Iftikhar also drew the attention of the UN leadership to what he called a baseless propaganda campaign launched by India against Pakistan. He said the campaign was taking place at a time when Pakistan was engaged in mediation efforts in the interest of international peace and security.
Pakistan rejected India’s allegations and described the campaign as unfounded.
Kashmir dispute central to instability
The Pakistani envoy also raised the India-held Kashmir dispute, calling it the root of persistent instability in South Asia. He said the issue remains a longstanding item on the UN Security Council’s agenda.
Asim Iftikhar said lasting peace in the region cannot be achieved without resolving the Kashmir dispute.
Pakistan said the Kashmir issue must be resolved in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions. The envoy also stressed that any solution must reflect the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
He said peace in South Asia would remain incomplete without a just and lasting settlement of the dispute.
Full restoration of treaty
Pakistan demanded that India fully restore the implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty. Islamabad said the treaty must be respected in all aspects and that India should comply with its international commitments.
The letter called for urgent attention from the international community to prevent further escalation and protect regional stability.
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