Pakistan’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, speaking on behalf of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, has cautioned against the potential use of shared water resources as a tool for political pressure. The warning came during a UN Security Council debate focused on water, peace, and security. Dar highlighted concerns that controlling access to transboundary water could be employed as a means of coercion, destabilizing already fragile regions. He emphasized the importance of equitable water sharing based on international law and the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan specifically referenced the potential for manipulation of water supplies as a tactic to exert influence, without naming specific countries. The statement underscores growing anxieties regarding water scarcity and its implications for regional stability, particularly in South Asia. Pakistan advocates for collaborative water management and peaceful resolution of disputes.