Pehalgam Terrorist Attack / 'India should not dare to stop water, otherwise', PM Shahbaz gave an open challenge

Pehalgam Terrorist Attack: The tough step taken by India after the Pehalgam terrorist attack has created panic in Pakistan. India has started putting pressure on the rivers considered to be the lifeline of Pakistan by announcing the cancellation of the Indus Water Treaty. After this 'water strike', deep uneasiness has spread in Pakistan.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has given a sharp reaction and warned India. He said, "If India dares to stop our share of water, then our army will give a befitting reply." Shahbaz also said that Pakistan is a country of 240 million people and it stands firmly with its armed forces.

"Peace is our priority," Shahbaz Sharif reiterated, "but we will never compromise on our sovereignty and security. No one should have any misunderstanding in this matter."

Challenge from the Indus shore: Bilawal Bhutto's fiery speech

Pakistan People's Party leader Bilawal Bhutto also came out openly on this issue. Bilawal showed aggressive attitude while addressing a public meeting on the banks of the Indus River. He said, "Either water will flow in the Indus River, or the blood of those who want to snatch our share." Bilawal also claimed that the Indus River is Pakistan's shared heritage and no one can snatch it from Pakistan. Bilawal appealed to every citizen of Pakistan and said that now the time has come when every Pakistani should tell the world that robbery on the Indus River will not be tolerated.

He said, "The enemy's eyes are now on our water and the whole country will have to respond to it unitedly." India's strategy: Pressure on the water front India's decision to end the Indus Water Treaty is not just a diplomatic move, but is being considered a strategy to put pressure on the pulse of Pakistan's existence. Pakistan's economy is already in shambles and now if the crisis on an important resource like water increases, the situation can get even worse. Experts believe that this step of India can force Pakistan to kneel on all three fronts – economic, social and strategic.

The tough stand taken by India after the Pahalgam terror attack is giving Pakistan a befitting reply not only to terrorism but also to its 'water weapon'. In the coming times, this crisis can further increase tension in India-Pak relations. Now it remains to be seen how Pakistan faces this challenge – will it choose the path of diplomacy to save water or will it move on the path of war.