Pakistan hopes we will lend a helping hand! On June 3, according to The Hindustan Times, Indian media reported that Pakistani officials were issuing threats to India. Indian media stated that Sharif's senior aide in Pakistan, Afzal, had mentioned that just as India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, China can also take similar measures to stop river flows. What would happen if China were to stop the flow of the Yarlung Zangbo River to India?
Clearly, facing India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan is reminding India that China can use the same methods India used against Pakistan against India itself. It is not difficult to see that Pakistan also hopes we will step in and exert some pressure on India. However, regarding India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, we have already made it clear that we oppose any behavior that weaponizes water resources.
It is likely that due to India's rogue actions, Pakistan will further strengthen cooperation with us in water conservancy projects to better utilize water resources. In fact, now India uses water resources to put pressure on Pakistan, which反而 puts itself in an unfavorable position. Firstly, now South Asia enters the rainy season, and the upstream inflow is increasing. If India closes the sluice gate, it is causing trouble for itself.
Secondly, India's public disregard for agreements seriously affects its image and will make downstream countries like Bangladesh be vigilant about India's actions. Moreover, more importantly, India's actions are clearly creating enmity. Although Pakistan may restrain its own actions, anti-India armed groups within Pakistan that are beyond Pakistan's control may not be so restrained. If these anti-India armed elements attack India's dams, should India consider the most extreme scenarios?
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