'Will destroy any structure build to divert Pak's water': Pak minister's fresh threat, BJP reacts
PTC News Desk: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued another threat saying that any structure built by India to divert the country's share of water under the Indus treaty would be destroyed.
Khawaja Asif's warmongering tactics come at a time when India had suspended the Indus Water Treaty which ensures water for 80% of Pakistani agricultural land, hours after the Pahalgam Terror Attack.
Pakistan Minister's remarks are recent in the series of provocative tactics while asserting that any diversion of Pakistan's water would be seen as 'face of aggression.'
When asked about Pakistan's reaction if India moves to construct dams on the Indus basin, Asif said, "That will be aggression against Pakistan... even if they (India) made an architectural attempt of this kind, then Pakistan will destroy that structure."
While reacting to Khwaja Asif's remarks, BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said such "hollow threats" only showed the fear among the Pakistanis. "Khawaja Asif is visibly shaken. Though he is Pakistan's Defence Minister, he hardly has any control. He's merely a 'statement minister,' constantly issuing hollow threats. The fear among Pakistanis is evident. They are losing sleep at night," Hussain said.
Pakistan minister's fresh threat comes days after India suspended Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan in response to horrific Pahalgam massacre which killed 26 people in broad daylight. Besides India has also slapped a series of diplomatic actions on Pakistan including closure of Attari-Wagah border for trade.
- With inputs from agencies
