ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top civil-military leadership on Wednesday held a detailed review of national security situation and mounting tensions with India, GeoTV reported.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif presided the meeting which was attended by Army Chief Gen. Raheel Sharif, members of the federal Cabinet and senior defense officials.
In a clear message to the Modi government, Sharif said India could not withdraw unilaterally form the Indus Water Treaty. The prime minister emphasized that the treaty was brokered by the World Bank.
The meeting also held a detailed review human rights abuses in Kashmir where since July over 115 people have been martyred.
Sharif said that Pakistan demonstrated exemplary patience in the face of threats and provocation by the neighboring arch-rival. The meeting reaffirmed that the armed forces and the nation were prepared to defend the homeland against any aggression.
Pak PM: Modi can’t withdraw Indus Water Treaty unilaterally
Pak PM: Modi can’t withdraw Indus Water Treaty unilaterally
