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Pakistan’s Sharif warns any diversion of Indus waters will be ‘treated as an act of war’

Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the UN General Assembly on Friday that any attempt by India to stop, impede or divert Pakistan’s share of the Indus River waters “will be treated as an act of war”.

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The article provides no background on the Indus Waters Treaty, historical water‑sharing disputes, or India’s position, nor does it explain the diplomatic implications of such a warning.

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