Pakistan is currently navigating a severe political and economic crisis, exacerbated by widespread protests following India’s decision to revoke the Sindhu River water-sharing agreement. The move has sparked outrage, particularly in the Sindh province, where citizens have taken to the streets to protest against the growing water shortage. This comes at a time when Pakistan is already grappling with a deep economic downturn, fueling further instability.
In response to the water dispute, Pakistani officials have issued threats of military action against India, including the potential use of nuclear weapons. Military forces have been positioned along the India-Pakistan border, as tensions rise over the ongoing crisis. These developments are seen by many as a reaction to the 2016 Pathankot terror attack, which India has vowed to avenge.
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On the domestic front, protests have intensified in Pakistan, with thousands of citizens across the country, particularly in Sindh, expressing their discontent with the government’s handling of the situation. The protests have highlighted the increasing severity of the water crisis, with calls for urgent action from both the government and neighboring India.
In addition to the water dispute, Pakistan is also dealing with growing separatist insurgencies in Balochistan, further complicating the nation’s political landscape. Despite receiving military aid from foreign nations, the country remains highly dependent on India for its water supply, even as internal tensions and external threats continue to undermine the government’s stability.