Pakistan's prime minister says water must not be weaponised

Pakistan

First seen: Sep 1, 2026, 3:03 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 2, 2026, 5:02 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Prime Minister Shehbaz has stated that water must never be weaponised. The headline provides no details of a new binding policy or operational action.

SO WHAT?

Water-related disputes can add pressure to regional relations, but the supplied report indicates rhetoric rather than a concrete change.

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asianews.networken

Pakistan PM Shehbaz says water 'lifeblood' of region, must never be weaponised – Asia News Network

Sep 2, 2026, 5:02 AM UTC

deccanchronicle.comen

At SCO Summit, Sharif Says Water Must Never Be Weaponised

Sep 1, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

thehindu.comen

SCO Summit: Pakistan PM Sharif says water must never be weaponised

Sep 1, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC

paktribune.comen

PM Shehbaz says water must never be weaponised

Sep 1, 2026, 3:03 PM UTC