Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raised strong objections to India's decision to place the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance while addressing the United Nations General Debate on Friday. He accused India of violating both the provisions of the treaty and international law. However, Sharif did not acknowledge any steps taken by Islamabad to address terrorism originating from its own territory, a central concern cited by India for its decision.

DISPUTE OVER INDUS WATER TREATY ABEYANCE

During his speech at the UN, Shehbaz Sharif asserted Pakistan's position on the Indus Waters issue. He stated, "India's unilateral and illegal attempt to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance defies the provisions of the treaty itself as well as the norms of international law. Pakistan has made it abunda

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