Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned India on Independence Day that Pakistan's water remains a red line, pledging a strong response if its water supply faces any threat.

Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, Shehbaz said Pakistanis were celebrating Independence Day under the shadow of a historic victory while remembering sacrifices made for freedom.

He said the success of Marka-e-Haq had strengthened national pride, while stressing that Pakistan wanted peace and would pursue it with honour, dignity and confidence.

However, the prime minister cautioned that Pakistan's desire for peace should not be mistaken for weakness, warning that India would remember its defeat in the conflict.

Shehbaz declared that every drop of...