ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday condemned the reported harassment of a female doctor by the chief minister of India’s Bihar state and urged New Delhi to ensure the protection of minority rights and religious freedoms.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andarabi said the forcible removal of the doctor’s hijab was “inhuman and condemnable.” He said minorities in India continue to face systematic discrimination.
Separately, Pakistan raised concerns over sudden fluctuations in the flow of the Chenab River. Officials said abnormal changes in water levels have been observed since Dec. 7.
Pakistan’s Indus Water Commission has written to its Indian counterpart seeking clarification under procedures set out in the Indus Waters Treaty.
The Foreign Office said India released water without prior notification, calling it a violation of the treaty. Andarabi said India also breached international norms by failing to share water data and related information.
Bihar Incident
Pakistan said any unilateral action affecting river flows is unacceptable. It urged the international community to take note of what it called India’s treaty violations.
The spokesperson said such actions threaten regional peace and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to respecting international agreements.
