Washington: Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh says India's approach to the Indus Waters Treaty reflects a pattern of lawlessness.

Interacting with various media outlets in Washington, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said the Indus Waters Treaty has no provision for unilateral termination or holding it in abeyance. He said the international community will not lend its support to illegal and inhumane act of using water as a weapon.

He said that blocking water for a population of 250 million would be considered a declaration of war. He said that the statements from Indian leadership are fueling tensions.

He further said Indian leadership's statements reflect the terrorist mindset of Hindutva ideology. He said the map of Akhand Bharat in the Indian Parliament reflects hegemonic mentality and sinister intentions.

The Ambassador said Indian leadership's use of the 'Pakistan card' for domestic needs and stoking nationalism is an extremely dangerous approach. He said India's role in Balochistan is not secret now.

Pakistan's Ambassador said the United States has played a key role in ceasefire between India and Pakistan and President Donald Trump is a proponent of peace.

Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said Pakistan appreciates the US President's efforts toward resolving the Kashmir issue. He expressed the hope that these efforts will continue and the issue will be resolved as per the established framework.

The Ambassador said that Pakistan seeks a permanent resolution to the Kashmir issue in line with United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said that terrorists and their ideological and financial patrons, who stain their hands with the blood of innocent children in Balochistan, are the worst examples of humanity.