Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, the Pakistani military has issued a stern warning against any attempt by India to disrupt Pakistan’s share of Indus River waters.
The warning came from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in an interview with a foreign news outlet.
“We hope it never comes to that, but if India tries to block our water, the consequences will be far-reaching and lasting for generations,” he stated. “No one can dare cut off the water supply to over 240 million Pakistanis.”
Tensions have flared following recent Indian military actions, which Pakistan says killed 40 civilians, including 22 women and children. In response, Pakistan carried out retaliatory strikes on 26 Indian military installations before agreeing to a ceasefire.
“Our armed forces are professional and fully committed to the decisions of the civilian leadership,” Chaudhry said, adding that Pakistan's strikes targeted only military sites, avoiding civilian areas and infrastructure.
The military claims that during the four-day conflict, India lost six warplanes — including a Mirage 2000, several Rafale jets, and an S-400 air defense system. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed these losses earlier in the week.
“We had the capacity to escalate further, but we showed restraint,” Chaudhry emphasized. “Our objective was clear: only military targets were engaged.”
Chaudhry also highlighted the failure of India’s repressive policies in Kashmir, stating that sustainable peace is only possible through dialogue. “As long as the political leadership seeks peace, the ceasefire will hold. But real stability demands addressing the root cause — Kashmir.”
He criticized India’s 2019 revocation of Kashmir’s special status, calling it a move that intensified regional instability and was condemned by Pakistan and international observers alike.
Concluding the interview, Chaudhry said: “Peace cannot be imposed — it must be built through dialogue and justice. Until then, the risk of conflict remains.”
