Pakistan's military leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the country's water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), saying the armed forces will take all necessary measures to ensure Pakistan receives its rightful share of water.
The commitment came during the 276th Corps Commanders' Conference chaired by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, where the forum also reviewed the regional security situation, discussed counterterrorism efforts, and reiterated the military's resolve to address evolving security challenges.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Corps Commanders' Conference expressed serious concern over the continued use of areas under the Afghan Taliban's control by what it described as Indian-sponsored terrorist groups, including Fitna al Khawarij (FAK) and Fitna al Hindustan (FAH), to orchestrate attacks inside Pakistan.
The forum said lasting peace and stability in the region depends on preventing Afghan territory from being used by such militant proxies.
Responsibility of Afghan Taliban emphasised
The military said it is the responsibility of the Afghan Taliban leadership to ensure that territory under its control is not used for terrorism against Pakistan.
The conference stressed that lasting regional peace depends on preventing Indian proxies from operating from areas under the Afghan Taliban's control.
The forum reaffirmed Pakistan's "unequivocal right" to defend its citizens against terrorism.
It said the Pakistan Armed Forces will continue intelligence-based operations against militant threats originating from areas under Afghan Taliban control as part of Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq.
Military calls for better governance
Besides military operations, the Corps Commanders highlighted the need for stronger governance in terrorism-affected regions.
The forum said an effective administrative structure focused on public welfare is essential to break the nexus between terrorism and organised crime operating under vested political patronage.
The conference said that following what it described as Pakistan's success in Marka-e-Haq, hostile elements have increasingly relied on externally supported hybrid warfare and disinformation campaigns to create unrest.
The military vowed to respond firmly to any attempts aimed at destabilising Pakistan through proxy groups or misinformation campaigns.
Forum reaffirms position on Indus Waters Treaty
The Corps Commanders also reviewed India's recent statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and reaffirmed the guidance issued by the National Security Committee (NSC) on April 24, 2025.
The forum said the Pakistan Armed Forces will take all necessary measures, in line with government directives and the aspirations of the Pakistani people, to ensure the availability of Pakistan's rightful share of water under the treaty.
Kashmir remains central issue
The conference reiterated that Kashmir remains Pakistan's "jugular vein" and condemned what it described as ongoing human rights violations and demographic changes in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
The forum reaffirmed Pakistan's diplomatic, political and moral support for the Kashmiri people, saying lasting regional peace depends on granting them their right to self-determination in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions.
