Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that Pakistan won’t compromise on its due share of water.
Addressing the International Conference on Glaciers, Preservation-2025 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on Friday, PM Sharif while condemning the unilateral decision of India to suspend Indus Waters Treaty, said Islamabad will not allow the red line to be crossed.
The premier also called for enhanced global action to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.
PM Sharif emphasized that the developed countries must meet their climate-related financial commitments without any delay. He noted that adequate funding for climate resilient infrastructure and overcoming financing gap remains critical.
He said investments must be made in the early warning systems and disaster preparedness and management.
The premier asserted the need to protect and preserve glaciers to ensure the wellbeing of people and sustain the environment. He highlighted that Pakistan possesses one of the largest glaciated areas outside the Polar Region.
