AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent threat concerning the Indus Waters Treaty. In response to Sharif’s warning that India cannot snatch even a single drop of Pakistan’s water and that any such attempt would get a “decisive response,”
Owaisi responded sharply, saying, “BrahMos hai humaare paas” (We have the BrahMos missile). He warned Sharif not to talk nonsense and said these threats would have no effect on India. This exchange underscores the rising tensions following India’s suspension of the treaty after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year.
A Stern Warning Amid Heightened Indo-Pak Tensions
The controversy escalated after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, speaking at an event in Islamabad, asserted that no enemy can snatch water from Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty. He cautioned that any attempt to obstruct the flow would lead to a “lesson” India would regret. Sharif’s remarks came after India put the treaty in abeyance on April 23, 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people and was allegedly orchestrated from across the border.
Owaisi, addressing reporters in Hyderabad, dismissed Sharif’s warnings as “ridiculous” and emphasised India’s strategic strength, notably its BrahMos missile capability, signalling that India is prepared for any threats. He added, “Enough is enough,” reinforcing India’s firm stance in diplomatic and defense matters.
Background: Indus Waters Treaty and Its Suspension
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan with World Bank mediation, allocates control and usage of six rivers flowing between the two countries, supporting crucial agriculture and livelihoods, especially in Pakistan. Traditionally, the treaty has been resilient despite previous conflicts. However, the brutal Pahalgam terror attack in April triggered India to suspend the treaty provisionally, accusing Pakistan of not curbing cross-border terrorism.
Pakistan’s government, led by Shehbaz Sharif, has repeatedly warned India against altering the water flow, deeming any interference an act of war. Alongside the treaty issue, Pakistan’s army chief and foreign minister have issued strong statements including threats of military action, further intensifying regional hostilities.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This sharp exchange of threats highlights the fragile nature of Indo-Pak relations, where water security and territorial disputes intertwine with political and military posturing.
The Logical Indian stresses that durable peace and regional stability require dialogue, adherence to international agreements, and mutual respect for sovereignty. Escalatory rhetoric may serve short-term political interests but risks aggravating conflicts, impacting millions dependent on these shared water resources.
