'Act of war': Islamabad warns Delhi against any attempt to block Pakistan's water
Key takeaways
- Islamabad has warned India against any attempt to block water to Pakistan, saying any such act would be treated with utmost seriousness and would amount to an “act of war”.
- The warning comes a day after Indian Minister of Water CR Patil said New Delhi is working to ensure "not a single drop of water" will flow into neighbouring Pakistan.
- "Pakistan will take all necessary measures to safeguard its economy and its vital national interests and the lives of its 250 million people,” he said.
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Islamabad has warned India against any attempt to block water to Pakistan, saying any such act would be treated with utmost seriousness and would amount to an “act of war”.
The warning comes a day after Indian Minister of Water CR Patil said New Delhi is working to ensure "not a single drop of water" will flow into neighbouring Pakistan.