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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 blames India for water issues to divert attention from its own mismanagement.

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 asserts that Pakistan is promoting a false narrative against India regarding water resources to conceal its own failures in water management. The article claims that Pakistan has been accusing India of violating the Indus Waters Treaty and stealing water, but these allegations lack evidence and are intended to distract from domestic problems.

The piece highlights that Pakistan faces severe water scarcity due to outdated irrigation systems, poor infrastructure, and inefficient water usage. It points out that Pakistan's water storage capacity is insufficient, and the country loses significant amounts of water through leakage and wastage.

The author argues that instead of addressing these internal issues, Pakistani officials have consistently blamed India for water shortages. The article suggests that this tactic is used to deflect criticism and maintain political stability, while the real problems remain unresolved.

The opinion piece concludes that Pakistan must take responsibility for its water management rather than scapegoating India. It calls for practical measures such as modernizing irrigation, building reservoirs, and improving water conservation to tackle the crisis effectively.

Opinion desk · June 29, 2026
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