Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Thursday that it had formally sought details from India regarding the Sawalkot Dam project, reaffirming that there will be no compromise on the country’s water rights.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi stated that Pakistan’s Indus Water Commissioner has written to his Indian counterpart, seeking complete information about the new dam project. He emphasized that under the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan has the right to obtain all relevant details. Andrabi further stated that the prime minister will attend an upcoming Board of Peace meeting, accompanied by the foreign minister and a high-level delegation. Pakistan has joined the board with positive expectations, he said.