Islamabad: Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Syed Shibli Faraz, has stated that the Indus Water Treaty is a settled matter and cannot be amended unilaterally. Initiating a discussion on India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, which he described as a clear violation of international law and treaty obligations, Faraz accused New Delhi of orchestrating the Pahalgam False Flag Operation to render the agreement contentious.

According to Radio Pakistan, Faraz emphasized that Pakistan neither seeks any amendment to the treaty nor will it permit India to make unilateral changes. He underscored the importance of a cautious approach, warning that India might not hesitate to harm Pakistan.

Syed Ali Zafar reinforced the treaty’s irrevocability, stating that any disputes must be resolved within its framework. Citing international law and the UN Charter, he affirmed Pakistan’s right to take all necessary measures to safeguard the treaty, including using force to dismantle any structures that India might construct to obstruct, divert, or block the flow of rivers allocated to Pakistan.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry highlighted Pakistan’s sharp, quick, and precise response to Indian aggression. He noted that the entire nation stands united and emphasized the importance of maintaining this harmony.

During the session, several bills were introduced, including ‘The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025’, ‘The Extradition (Amendment) Bill, 2025’, ‘The Pakistan Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2025’, ‘The Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2025’, ‘The Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill, 2025’, and ‘The Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Bill, 2025.’ The chair referred these bills to the concerned standing committees with instructions to report back within 45 days.

The Senate also passed ‘The Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2025.’