▪️ International lawyer Amir Bilal Sufi said water is a global commons with no state holding absolute ownership.
▪️ He explained Indus Waters Treaty ensures guaranteed downstream flow with regulated exceptions for hydropower projects.
▪️ He said India’s “abeyance” stance amounts to legal breach under international treaty law principles.
▪️ He argued disputes should follow legal mechanisms, not unilateral suspension or extraneous political considerations.
▪️ He referenced UN counterterrorism frameworks and Pakistan’s compliance through legislation and cooperation mechanisms.
▪️ He said India bypassed legal processes and escalated tensions through broader strategic actions.
▪️ He described treaty disruption as part of a wider geopolitical and security escalation narrative.
▪️ International lawyer Amir Bilal Sufi said treaty breaches constitute serious international wrongful acts under state responsibility rules.
▪️ He argued Pakistan may pursue countermeasures, while still exercising restraint and prioritizing legal and diplomatic approaches.
▪️ He said the issue has escalated from a bilateral treaty matter to a UN Charter concern involving regional peace and security.
▪️ He claimed Pakistan has engaged UN Security Council, Secretary-General, and P5 members through formal diplomatic channels.
▪️ He warned against escalation, referencing protections for dams and infrastructure under international humanitarian law.
▪️ He suggested legal diplomacy as a potential mechanism for structured India-Pakistan dialogue on disputes.
▪️ He said moving away from global treaty frameworks risks international isolation and loss of credibility.
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