Pakistan is facing the prospect of water scarcity after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The treaty, which has been in place since 1960, has long facilitated the sharing of water from the Indus River system between the two countries. The suspension of the treaty follows claims of cross-border terrorism linked to Pakistan, particularly after the massacre of 26 civilians in Pahalgam.
While the situation is being taken seriously by Islamabad, the move has sparked humorous exchanges on social media. One of the latest viral videos from India shows a parcel of bottled water being prepared for Pakistani influencer Hania Aamir, who has a substantial fan following in India. In the video, a courier service employee shows a parcel addressed to Hania Aamir in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, containing several bottles of water. The employee can be heard making light of the situation, pointing out the contents and the humorous irony of the package being sent amidst the water crisis.
The Indus Waters Treaty, which survived through three wars between the two countries, is now under scrutiny as tensions between India and Pakistan escalate. India’s decision to suspend the treaty is a direct response to Pakistan’s alleged involvement in cross-border terrorism. Pakistan, however, has issued a warning, stating that any attempt to halt the flow of water would be considered an “act of war.”
Despite the seriousness of the issue, the situation has been the subject of numerous memes and jokes across social media, with many poking fun at the water crisis in Pakistan. The video of the bottled water being sent to Hania Aamir has become a symbol of the online reaction, which mixes humor with the reality of the looming water shortage in Pakistan.
