The brewing row over the sharing of river waters could dent confidence-building measures between India and Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari has said.

The Pakistani President made the remarks during a meeting with Indian High Commissioner Satyabrata Pal on Monday, Geo News channel reported.

Zardari was quoted by Geo as saying that the alleged blockade of waters of the Chenab river could dent the CBMs.  Diplomatic sources told PTI that Zardari had discussed bilateral relations, including the sharing of river waters under the Indus Waters Treaty, with Pal during the meeting held at the presidential palace.

Geo News channel also reported that Zardari had asked India to abide by the terms of the Treaty and stop "blocking" Pakistan's share of river waters.

The channel quoted Pal as saying that the Indian government was determined to advance the CBMs with Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Zardari has said the solution of the Kashmir issue is "not far off" following the initiation of CBMs with India and the beginning of trade across the Line of Control.

The cross-LoC trade will enhance the CBMs, he added. He made these remarks during a meeting with "president" of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Raja Zulqernain yesterday.

Zardari also reaffirmed his support for Kashmiri people on both sides of the Line of Control and said no "compromise" would be made on the Kashmir issue.

The solution of the Kashmir problem "is very important to resolve all outstanding issues with India", Zardari said. The Kashmir issue will be resolved peacefully and in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people, he said.