Jammu, May 3 -- Despite projecting a tough stance, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday acknowledged that the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) could lead to widespread hunger and thirst in his country.
Speaking to a Pakistani news channel, Asif conceded the severe consequences of halting the water flow under the treaty. "Aggression is not limited to firing cannons or bullets," he said. "Blocking or diverting water is also a form of aggression, which can result in death by hunger and thirst."
"We (Pak) will not waste even a minute to strike if any structure is built to block water," he declared, adding that any such move by India would be considered an act of war.
However, the minister hinted at a preference for ...