Pakistan would never compromise on water issue: Army chief Asim Munir
ANI
Synopsis
Pakistan's Army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, asserted that Islamabad will not compromise on water rights, crucial for its 240 million citizens, rejecting any Indian dominance. He accused India of supporting Balochistan's terrorists, linking them to unrest in the region. Tensions surged post-Pahalgam attack, leading to retaliatory strikes by India and subsequent Pakistani attempts to attack Indian military bases.
By PTI
Last Updated:
Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir Thursday said Islamabad would never compromise on the water issue as it's linked to the basic rights of 240 million people of the country.
"Pakistan will never accept Indian hegemony," he said.
"Water is Pakistan's red line, and we will not allow any compromise on this basic right of 240 million Pakistanis," he said, referring to India's move to keep the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Munir also claimed that terrorists in Balochistan were backed by India and the militants involved in the unrest in the province have a connection with the Balochs.
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives.
India carried out precision strikes as part of Operation Sindoor on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7. It was followed by Pakistan's attempt to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions.
The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.
ADVERTISEMENT
Gen Munir made the remarks while talking to vice-chancellors of different universities, principals, and senior teachers and educators, according to the army."Pakistan will never accept Indian hegemony," he said.
"Water is Pakistan's red line, and we will not allow any compromise on this basic right of 240 million Pakistanis," he said, referring to India's move to keep the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Munir also claimed that terrorists in Balochistan were backed by India and the militants involved in the unrest in the province have a connection with the Balochs.
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives.
ADVERTISEMENT
India carried out precision strikes as part of Operation Sindoor on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7. It was followed by Pakistan's attempt to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions.
The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.
(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
