Pakistan Warns India on IWT Water Misuse Amid Dulhasti Project Concerns

• Pakistan warned India against misusing its restricted allowance of water from western rivers under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
• Concerns were raised over India's approval of the 260-megawatt Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Kashmir.
• Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi stated no prior information or notification was shared with Pakistan regarding the project.
• Pakistan's commissioner for Indus Waters sought clarification from India on the nature, scope, and technical details of the reported project.
• Pakistan reiterated that IWT remains a binding international agreement and will not compromise on its 'existential water rights'.

Why It Matters: Pakistan asserts India cannot misuse IWT water rights, seeks clarity on Dulhasti project.