In a bold and wide-ranging interview with Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera, Director General of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has issued a powerful warning to India regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.

He declared that if New Delhi violates the decades-old water-sharing agreement, Pakistan will claim ownership of all six rivers that originate from Kashmir — a territory he firmly reminded is internationally recognized as disputed.

Speaking candidly about the recent border clashes, Lt. Gen. Chaudhry stated that Pakistan’s armed forces have taught the Indian military a lesson “they will never forget.” He emphasized that the military strategy deployed by Pakistan will be studied for decades in military institutions due to its precision, coordination, and effectiveness. According to him, Pakistan’s forces successfully thwarted Indian objectives during the latest conflict and established air superiority by shooting down six Indian aircraft.

“We didn’t launch a sneak attack under the cover of darkness. We publicly declared our intent and executed it with surgical precision—26 selected targets were hit, and all 26 were neutralized. That’s the level of our preparedness,” said the army spokesperson.

He further stated that multiple Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) were seen waving white flags, confirming the psychological and tactical blow delivered to Indian forces.

The DG ISPR didn’t hold back in criticizing India’s information warfare. “India has a strong media and film industry, but they use it to spread propaganda,” he said. Citing examples, he exposed false claims by Indian officials, including fabricated stories about an attack on the Golden Temple and fake images of alleged terrorists—some of whom turned out to be innocent civilians, even worshippers.

“They even lied about nuclear radiation and tried to claim there was a crisis demanding international intervention. No credible organization took these claims seriously,” Chaudhry added.

Indus Waters Treaty: A red line for Pakistan

Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry issued a clear warning over India’s alleged attempts to tamper with the Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 with the help of the World Bank. The treaty allocated three rivers to Pakistan and three to India.

“Only a madman would think they can cut off water for 240 million people. Kashmir is a disputed territory under UN resolutions, and all six rivers originate from there. If India violates the treaty and Kashmir’s status changes in favor of Pakistan, all six rivers will legally and morally belong to us,” he said sternly.

He stressed that Pakistan maintained integrity throughout the conflic`t, unlike India. “We told the truth; we didn’t manipulate facts. Their media lied, and their government misled. This is not how responsible nations behave,” he said.

Lt. Gen. Chaudhry praised the professionalism and bravery of Pakistan’s air force, navy, and army and highlighted the strong coordination between the armed forces and the political leadership. He stated that the military response was not just strategic but also deeply rooted in national unity.

Addressing the question of long-term peace between the nuclear neighbors, the army spokesperson said peace is not just the absence of fighting. “True peace can only exist when India abandons its war-obsessed political mindset. As long as they continue to oppress Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and other minorities, there will always be resistance and unrest.”

He also criticized India for blaming Pakistan for its internal problems. “Extremism, discrimination, and injustice in India are home-grown issues. Instead of fixing them, they try to point fingers at us,” he noted.

When asked about the situation in Gaza, the DG ISPR called it “genocide” and “a dark stain on humanity’s conscience.” He said Gaza's tragedy reminds all nations—especially Muslim countries—that strength and self-reliance are essential for survival in an unjust world.

“Some global powers believe they can get away with anything. Gaza is proof of that. But Pakistan will always stand for justice, whether it’s in Gaza, Kashmir, or elsewhere,” he added.