Water not merely natural resource for Pakistan but matter of country's survival: Tarar
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that water is not merely a natural resource for Pakistan but a matter of the country's survival. Addressing a seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad on Tuesday, Tarar described the treaty as "an instrument of peace and regional stability."
The event, organised to highlight the legal and constitutional significance of the historic water-sharing agreement, was attended by Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, representatives from various countries, diplomats and other participants. Welcoming the delegates, the information minister said it was an honour to speak at the seminar, adding that the discussion was not simply about a treaty but about the lifeline of Pakistan's 240 million people.
Tarar said the Indus Valley Civilization represents Pakistan's true identity, noting that the Indus River has nurtured one of the world's oldest civilizations for centuries. "Pakistan's history is, in many ways, the history of the Indus River," he said. Highlighting the importance of water security, Tarar said water is vital to Pakistan's survival, while agriculture remains the backbone of the national economy and the Indus River serves as its lifeline.
He added that more than six decades ago, Pakistan and India made an extraordinary decision that led to one of the world's most durable water-sharing agreements.
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)
