F.P. Report
RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has warned that if India blocks the flow of the Indus River, it will lead to consequences lasting for decades.
In an interview with private news outlet. Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry cautioned that any attempt by India to implement its recent threats of reducing Islamabad’s share of the Indus water system would result in ‘consequences’ extending over generations. “I hope such a time never comes, but if such actions are taken, the world will witness the results, and we will have to fight for years and decades. No one should dare to stop Pakistan’s water.”
He stressed that if India uses water as a weapon, Pakistan will not remain silent. He added, “Only a madman could think of cutting off water from a nation of over 240 million people.”
Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, in his conversation, reiterated that the Pakistan Armed Forces are professional and adhere strictly to their commitments. “We fully comply with the directives of the political leadership, honouring their resolve,” he added.
Regarding Pakistan’s stance on the ceasefire, he mentioned that it would be upheld easily by the Pakistan Army, with confidence-building measures in place. “However, if violated, our response will be prompt and precise, targeting only the positions that breach the ceasefire.”
An ISPR spokesperson confirmed that sixth aircraft shot down was a Mirage 2000. “We only targeted aircraft. We could have carried out further actions, but we exercised restraint.”
He highlighted the failure of India’s policy of oppression in Kashmir. “As long as India refuses to address the Kashmir issue, the problem will remain unresolved.”
It is pertinent to note that last month, India accused Pakistan of being behind a shooting incident at the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in several deaths. Following the attack, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and took several measures, including halting the sharing of water.
Islamabad immediately condemned the Pahalgam attack and denied the Indian allegations.
After the Pahalgam incident, tensions remained high between Pakistan and India along the Line of Control (LoC) and diplomatic fronts. On May 6, 2025, India launched attacks on several locations in Pakistan, claiming to target alleged militants’ hideouts in Pakistani territories.
In response, Pakistan initiated Operation Bunyan-um Marsoos during the night of May 9 and 10, carrying out retaliatory strikes on Indian military installations.
According to official Pakistani figures, 40 civilians were killed in India’s recent attacks, including 22 women and children. In retaliation, Pakistan targeted 26 Indian military objectives.
On May 10, with US mediation, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this week that India would stop the flow of water to Pakistan, a move that Pakistan has already declared as a direct act of war against its survival.
