Pakistan PM warns Indus water diversion would be 'act of war' at UNGA

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the UN General Assembly that any attempt to stop or divert Pakistan's share of Indus River waters would be treated as an act of war, escalating tensions with India over the suspended Indus Waters Treaty. Sharif said India's decision to hold the treaty in abeyance has "no legal basis whatsoever" and reiterated Pakistan's position on Kashmir, while again crediting US President Donald Trump's intervention for ending the May 2025 military clash, a claim India has rejected. An Indian diplomat was seen visibly disagreeing with the remarks. The speech also addressed Gaza, Afghanistan, and regional peace, with Sharif calling for a UN plebiscite on Kashmir and urging Afghan authorities to take action against terrorist groups.


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