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Opinion: Pakistan’s Fake Narrative Against India to Hide its Own Mismanagement of Water Resources

Pakistan blames India for water woes to mask its own failures in managing water resources, says opinion.

Opinion desk
NRI HeraldJune 29, 2026
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Opinion: Pakistan’s Fake Narrative Against India to Hide its Own Mismanagement of Water Resources

An opinion piece argues that Pakistan is promoting a false narrative against India regarding water sharing to divert attention from its own mismanagement of water resources. The article claims that Pakistan's accusations of India stealing its water are unfounded and serve as a smokescreen for internal inefficiencies.

The opinion highlights that India has consistently adhered to the Indus Waters Treaty, which governs the sharing of river waters between the two countries. It states that India has not violated the treaty's provisions and that Pakistan's allegations are baseless.

The piece further contends that Pakistan's water crisis stems from poor governance, outdated infrastructure, and wasteful agricultural practices. It points to the lack of proper water storage facilities, inefficient irrigation systems, and inadequate maintenance of canals as key factors contributing to the scarcity.

The author concludes that instead of blaming India, Pakistan should focus on reforming its water management policies, investing in modern technology, and improving conservation efforts. The opinion calls for a constructive approach to address the real issues behind the water shortage.

Opinion desk · June 29, 2026
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