DG ISPR's Stark Reply to India's IWT Claim: 'Six Rivers of Kashmir Belong to Pakistan' Sparks Debate Over Kashmir's Future

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Overview: The article reproduces a claim attributed to DG ISPR Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry that 'the six rivers of Kashmir belong to Pakistan' and forecasts that Kashmir will become Pakistan, framing the statement as a strong, 'brutal' reply to India's press release on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Context: The Indus Water Treaty (1960) divides the Indus Basin's rivers between Pakistan and India and is a technical water-sharing agreement rather than a territorial verdict. The assertion about rivers and future political status is a political claim within a broader, long-standing dispute over territory and water. Critical assessment: Such rhetoric heightens tensions and carries the risk of misinterpretation and escalation, especially in a sensitive regional environment involving India, Pakistan, and China. The timelines and potential actions described are and not corroborated by openly verifiable sources. Implications: If echoed in policy or media discourse, these statements could influence diplomatic calculations, security postures, water security, and cross-border interactions, potentially destabilizing the region. Opinion: In my view, provocative rhetoric of this kind is dangerous and counterproductive. Diplomacy, adherence to international law, and open channels for dialogue should take precedence over threats. A constructive approach would emphasize transparency, verification, and confidence-building measures, with neutral mediation options where appropriate.

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Published: May 16, 2026, 7:02 am

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Northern Afghanistan Correspondent at Afghan Broadcast News (ABN)

Bashir Khan is the Northern Afghanistan correspondent for ABN. Based in Mazar-i-Sharif, he covers the distinct political and economic climate of the northern provinces, including cross-border trade with Central Asia, ethnic dynamics, and local governance. His reporting provides a crucial perspective different from the capital-centric news narrative.

Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

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