LAHORE, 31 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Attorney General of Pakistan Mansoor Awan has said that Pakistan will continue its legal battle with India over the Indus Waters Treaty and pursue all available legal options to ensure that New Delhi remains bound by the agreement. Addressing a seminar titled “Indus Waters Treaty and National Security” in Lahore, the attorney general said the treaty was signed between Pakistan and India to regulate the distribution of water, with one of its key provisions prohibiting either country from unilaterally withdrawing from or making changes to the agreement. He said India’s current position on the treaty was known to the international community, while Pakistan had serious reservations over the matter. He added that Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace amid the prevailing global situation were also evident to the world. Mansoor Awan reiterated that Pakistan would continue pursuing legal avenues to protect the Indus Waters Treaty and ensure its implementation, stressing that efforts would be made to legally compel India to honour its commitments. He said Pakistan uses approximately 90 percent of its agricultural water through the irrigation system, warning that even a minor disruption or reduction in water flows could have serious consequences for the country’s agricultural sector. He emphasised that the water issue was not confined to agriculture but affected every citizen, making the protection of water resources a matter of national importance. The attorney general also raised questions about Pakistan’s own efforts and measures for water conservation, stressing the need for better management of available water resources. Reiterating the legal position, he said no country could unilaterally withdraw from or alter an international agreement. He once again expressed Pakistan’s serious concerns over India’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty and said the country would continue its legal and diplomatic efforts to safeguard its water rights while promoting peace and stability.