Pakistan, June 30 -- Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik has alleged that India's actions regarding shared water resources have resulted in the deaths of around 6,000 people in Pakistan, stressing that water security has become a matter of justice, survival and regional peace.

Speaking at an international seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty, Malik said Pakistan had endured devastating floods and water-related challenges, adding that the issue extends beyond climate change and is fundamentally about fairness and the responsible management of shared water resources.

He said agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood for a large segment of Pakistan's population, warning that controlling water flows and using water as...