Pakistan to Enhance Water Storage Capacity in Response to India's Actions: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced plans to increase Pakistan's water storage capacity in response to India's alleged intentions to weaponize water. India had previously suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following an attack in Kashmir, blaming Pakistan without evidence. The treaty divides the Indus Basin's rivers between the two countries, with Pakistan receiving most of the water from the western rivers.

Pakistan considered any suspension of its water share as an act of war and threatened court action. The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled against India's unilateral suspension of the treaty. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to enhance water storage capacity using resources like the Diamer Bhasha dam.

He highlighted the importance of building resilience against natural disasters, especially floods and glacial melting. The government aims to strengthen infrastructure and disaster management mechanisms to mitigate future calamities.

The Prime Minister commended the National Emergencies Operations Centre and stressed the importance of real-time information sharing and early warning systems to protect lives and property.

He received a briefing on the current flood situation and precautionary measures from NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik.

According to the source: Dawn.