Indus Treaty Scrapped, Water Crisis Hits Pakistan — Now Wants 'Comprehensive Talks' with India
Karachi (The Uttam Hindu): Tensions remain high between India and Pakistan despite a return to calm along the border following recent military clashes. After the termination of the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan is facing severe water shortages. Amid this, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that chances of renewed military conflict with India are “very low.” He also expressed willingness for broad-level talks with India, including on water sharing.
Dar emphasized that Pakistan wants comprehensive dialogue, but India is only willing to discuss terrorism. “That’s not how diplomacy works,” he said at a press conference in Islamabad, adding that while Pakistan is ready to talk, it is not desperate.
Military Conflict Unlikely
When asked about the possibility of another war between India and Pakistan, Dar replied that the risk is minimal. “A ceasefire is in place, and the troops have pulled back,” he said. However, he stopped short of completely ruling out future conflict, stating, “One cannot predict the future.”
Talks Collapsed After Pahalgam Attack
Relations soured after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, where four armed terrorists killed 26 unarmed tourists. The attackers were trained in Pakistan. Following the incident, India scrapped the Indus Waters Treaty, imposed sanctions, and targeted terror camps inside Pakistan. Airstrikes followed from both sides for four days before top military officials agreed to a ceasefire.