Pakistan, June 22 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Saturday reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and vowed to take all necessary measures to protect its rights under the agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the statement following remarks by India's Home Minister, who declared the treaty would never be restored.

A ministry spokesperson condemned the Indian minister's comments, saying they disregard international agreements. The spokesperson emphasized that the Indus Waters Treaty is not a political deal but a binding international treaty that prohibits any unilateral actions by either party.

The ministry further criticized India's decision to hold the treaty in abeyance, calling it a violation of inte...