Days after India suspended the Indus Water Treaty, the water scarcity risk is looming giant on Pakistani areas depending on the Chenab river for his or her water wants. After Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian referred to as Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the Pahalgam terror assault, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif made a name to his Iranian counterpart and raised the Indus Water Treaty suspension subject. In his name with Pezeshkian, Sharif additionally rued the alleged weaponisation of water by India. Sharif additionally expressed shock over the explosion on the Shahid Rajaee Port, Bandar Abbas in Iran.
Sharif’s Name To Iran
“I spoke to my brother, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran this night, to specific my deep shock on the tragic explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, Bandar Abbas. Expressed solidarity with Iran on the lack of treasured lives and prayed for early restoration of the injured,” mentioned Sharif.
In his name with Iranian President, Sharif performed the sufferer of terrorism. “We additionally exchanged views on the regional state of affairs. Reaffirmed Pakistan sturdy want for peace within the area and reiterated our condemnation of terrorism in all kinds and manifestations. Recalled that Pakistan was itself one of many greatest victims of terrorism. Denounced India’s use of water as a weapon, which was unacceptable to Pakistan,” he mentioned.
Iran Reaches Out To PM Modi
Earlier, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs of India mentioned that President Pezeshkian referred to as PM Modi to specific condolences for the victims of the Pahalgam assault. “President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran referred to as PM Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the phobia assault within the Indian Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and conveyed his condolences for the victims. Each leaders agreed that there might be no justification for such acts of terror and all those that consider in humanity should stand collectively within the struggle in opposition to terrorism,” mentioned the MEA.
The MEA additional mentioned, “PM shared the anger and anguish of the folks of India and their resolve to take care of these behind the phobia assault and their supporters, firmly and decisively. PM additionally conveyed his condolences for the lack of lives within the explosion in Bandar Abbas right now and wished speedy restoration for these injured.”
Bandar Abbas Explosion
A large explosion hit Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas during which no less than 14 folks have been killed and 750 others have been injured. An enormous plume of thick, gray smoke was seen rising from the Shahid Rajaee port advanced. The Iranian authorities has mentioned that the explosion was possible associated to chemical substances being saved.
Pahalgam Terror Assault
On April 22, a bunch of 5-7 terrorists entered the Baisaran meadow, a well-liked vacationer spot in Pahalgam, and recognized non-Muslim vacationers one after the other and shot most of them level clean. The terrorists killed 26 folks, primarily vacationers. The assault has attracted widespread international condemnation and help for India.