Pakistan, July 1 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that India cannot unilaterally suspend or withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty. He spoke during his visit to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Islamabad. The Prime Minister criticized India for trying to politicize water resources, calling it a serious violation of international law. He warned that India is using water as a weapon against Pakistan.

He welcomed the recent ruling by the Court of Arbitration on the Kishanganga and Ratle hydropower projects. The court confirmed its authority to hear the dispute and ordered timely and fair resolution. PM Shehbaz said India faced a major setback in the international court. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment ...