Pakistan has firmly rejected the Chenab water diversion plan proposed by India under the Indus Waters Treaty framework. The Chenab water diversion issue has increased diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
The Foreign Office stated that Pakistan retains all legal and diplomatic options under the Indus Waters Treaty. Officials said the Chenab water diversion project would violate international water laws and treaty obligations. They also emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to peace and regional stability.
Authorities said the Chenab water diversion involves shifting river flows from the Chenab to another river system. Pakistan warned that such action would breach the treaty governing shared water resources. It added that no official consultation was held regarding the project.
Officials described the Chenab water diversion as a serious concern for national food security. They stated that agriculture depends heavily on stable river flows from the Indus system. The government said Pakistan will protect its water rights under all circumstances.
The Foreign Office also highlighted related developments at Salal Dam in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. It said such actions could alter water control mechanisms beyond treaty limits. Pakistan said the Chenab water diversion dispute must be addressed through legal and diplomatic channels.
Officials further stated that India has not shared formal communication about the project. They accused India of increasing water-related tensions in the region. Pakistan stressed that the Chenab water diversion could harm regional stability.
At the same time, Pakistan reiterated its commitment to dialogue and peaceful resolution. However, it warned that any attempt to undermine its water rights would be unacceptable. The Chenab water diversion issue remains central to ongoing water security concerns.
Pakistan urged the international community to support full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty. It called for an end to actions that could reduce or divert legally allocated water flows.
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