Pakistan, June 30 -- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said Pakistan will continue to defend its water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty, stressing that the country's water resources are vital to its survival and long-term security.

Speaking at a seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty in Islamabad, Bilawal described the Indus River as Pakistan's "lifeline," saying water is not merely a geographical issue but one directly linked to food security, economic stability and the country's future.

He said recent global developments have demonstrated the strategic importance of waterways, adding that the international community is becoming increasingly aware that water resources are emerging as a key issue in global...