Pakistan has strongly rejected India's unilateral decision to hold the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, calling it 'simply illegal' and a violation of international law.

During a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on natural resource governance, Pakistan's Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad emphasized that no state should exploit shared water resources for political coercion.

He highlighted India's breach of treaty obligations and its weaponization of water against Pakistan, which he argued poses a direct threat to regional and international peace.

Pakistan's First Secretary Ansar Shah further denounced India's 'misleading statements' and accused New Delhi of using the IWT dispute to escalate tensions.The article underscores the geopolitical tensions between Pakistan and India, with the IWT serving as a flashpoint for broader strategic rivalry.

The PCA's reaffirmation of the treaty's validity adds legal weight to Pakistan's stance, while the UNSC debate reflects global concerns over water security and sovereignty.The piece also touches on the implications for bilateral relations and the potential for de-escalation efforts.