India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has strongly defended the decision of putting the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, saying that Pakistan eroded India’s faith bit by bit and ‘destroyed’ the spirit of the agreement long before India took the step.&nbsp;In an opinion piece in the US-based weekly magazine Newsweek, Kwatra wrote that the treaty was founded on “goodwill and friendship” as mentioned in its preamble, but Pakistan continuously kept dismantling those principles through its actions.&nbsp;<h2>‘IWT abeyance merely acknowledges what Pak already destroyed’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;“Pakistan spent half a century dismantling that goodwill and friendship. The abeyance merely acknowledges what Pakistan’s conduct had already destroyed,” Kwatra said.&nbsp;The ambassador’s remarks came weeks after Pakistan reportedly organised a conference in Islamabad to protest India’s decision to suspend the treaty.Referring to the event, Kwatra wrote, “At that gathering, a former foreign minister threatened war against India if Pakistan’s demands on the Indus River system go unmet.”He pointed out that threatening war against India has become a standard tactic of Islamabad to attention distract from its internal problems.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2026-lovlina-borgohain-flags-missing-northeast-india-map-glasgow-restaurant-1785674559145">CWG 2026: Lovlina Borgohain flags missing Northeast on India map at Glasgow eatery</a><h2>‘New Delhi honoured the treaty for decades despite imbalance’</h2>&nbsp;The envoy recalled that the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty divided the six rivers of the Indus basin between the two countries, giving India control over the three eastern rivers and Pakistan control over the three western rivers.He said though the arrangement gave Pakistan access to nearly 80 per cent of the basin’s waters and limited India’s share to just 20 per cent, New Delhi still honoured the agreement for decades despite the imbalance.Kwatra further highlighted that Pakistan repeatedly blocked India’s attempts to modernise or renegotiate the treaty to reflect technological changes and allow greater hydropower development.“Bit by bit, Pakistan eroded India’s faith that it could exercise its rights under the treaty, or hope for a better one suited to today’s realities,” he wrote.&nbsp;Moreover, repeated attacks on Indian project sites, including the 2012 terrorist attack on the Tulbul Navigation Project, prevented India from exercising its rights under the treaty, he added.&nbsp;The ambassador recalled Pakistan’s persistent hostility as it launched wars against India in 1965, 1971 and in 1999; and promoted cross-border terrorism leading to an attack on India’s Parliament in 2001, Mumbai terror carnage in 2008, Uri and Pathankot attacks in 2016, the Pulwama attack in 2019 and the Pahalgam attack in 2025.&nbsp;“Over 40,000 civilians in India have been killed in India due to Pakistan’s persistent terror campaign,” he asserted.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-eroded-india-s-faith-bit-by-bit-indian-envoy-defends-putting-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-1785679387240">Mountaineer Nirmal Purja’s body recovered from Broad Peak three days after avalanche</a><h2>‘Pak’s water shortages result of its poor management’</h2>&nbsp;Replying to recurrent calls for dialogue between India and Pakistan, Kwatra said past experience showed such engagement had failed to produce results.“Those advocating talks between India and Pakistan have not taken note of the history of these talks in the past or they must believe that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is not insanity.”&nbsp;“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clearly voiced India’s stand today, ‘Terror and talks cannot go together... Terror and trade cannot go together…. Water and blood cannot flow together.’,” he said.&nbsp;The ambassador also rejected Islamabad’s allegations that India was acting as a “water aggressor” and said Pakistan’s water shortages are a result of its poor domestic management and not India’s actions.&nbsp;“Only around 40 per cent of the water Pakistan receives reaches its farms, while more than 30 per cent is lost in transit and the remainder flows unused into the sea,” he specified.&nbsp;New Delhi decided to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance a day after the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which Pakistan-origin terrorists killed 26 civilians, including 25 Indians and one Nepalese citizen. The attack was linked to the designated terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.The terrorists were later killed by Indian security forces in an operation.

India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra writes in an opinion piece in the US-based weekly magazine Newsweek, that the Indus Waters Treaty was founded on “goodwill and friendship” as mentioned in its preamble, but Pakistan kept dismantling those principles through its actions.

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has strongly defended the decision of putting the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, saying that Pakistan eroded India’s faith bit by bit and ‘destroyed’ the spirit of the agreement long before India took the step. In an opinion piece in the US-based weekly magazine Newsweek, Kwatra wrote that the treaty was founded on “goodwill and friendship” as mentioned in its preamble, but Pakistan continuously kept dismantling those principles through its actions. ‘IWT abeyance merely acknowledges what Pak already destroyed’ “Pakistan spent half a century dismantling that goodwill and friendship. The abeyance merely acknowledges what Pakistan’s conduct had already destroyed,” Kwatra said. The ambassador’s remarks came weeks after Pakistan reportedly organised a conference in Islamabad to protest India’s decision to suspend the treaty. Referring to the event, Kwatra wrote, “At that gathering, a former foreign minister threatened war against India if Pakistan’s demands on the Indus River system go unmet.” He pointed out that threatening war against India has become a standard tactic of Islamabad to attention distract from its internal problems. Also Read: CWG 2026: Lovlina Borgohain flags missing Northeast on India map at Glasgow eatery ‘New Delhi honoured the treaty for decades despite imbalance’ The envoy recalled that the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty divided the six rivers of the Indus basin between the two countries, giving India control over the three eastern rivers and Pakistan control over the three western rivers. He said though the arrangement gave Pakistan access to nearly 80 per cent of the basin’s waters and limited India’s share to just 20 per cent, New Delhi still honoured the agreement for decades despite the imbalance. Kwatra further highlighted that Pakistan repeatedly blocked India’s attempts to modernise or renegotiate the treaty to reflect technological changes and allow greater hydropower development. “Bit by bit, Pakistan eroded India’s faith that it could exercise its rights under the treaty, or hope for a better one suited to today’s realities,” he wrote. Moreover, repeated attacks on Indian project sites, including the 2012 terrorist attack on the Tulbul Navigation Project, prevented India from exercising its rights under the treaty, he added. The ambassador recalled Pakistan’s persistent hostility as it launched wars against India in 1965, 1971 and in 1999; and promoted cross-border terrorism leading to an attack on India’s Parliament in 2001, Mumbai terror carnage in 2008, Uri and Pathankot attacks in 2016, the Pulwama attack in 2019 and the Pahalgam attack in 2025. “Over 40,000 civilians in India have been killed in India due to Pakistan’s persistent terror campaign,” he asserted. Also Read: Mountaineer Nirmal Purja’s body recovered from Broad Peak three days after avalanche ‘Pak’s water shortages result of its poor management’ Replying to recurrent calls for dialogue between India and Pakistan, Kwatra said past experience showed such engagement had failed to produce results. “Those advocating talks between India and Pakistan have not taken note of the history of these talks in the past or they must believe that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is not insanity.” “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clearly voiced India’s stand today, ‘Terror and talks cannot go together... Terror and trade cannot go together…. Water and blood cannot flow together.’,” he said. The ambassador also rejected Islamabad’s allegations that India was acting as a “water aggressor” and said Pakistan’s water shortages are a result of its poor domestic management and not India’s actions. “Only around 40 per cent of the water Pakistan receives reaches its farms, while more than 30 per cent is lost in transit and the remainder flows unused into the sea,” he specified. New Delhi decided to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance a day after the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which Pakistan-origin terrorists killed 26 civilians, including 25 Indians and one Nepalese citizen. The attack was linked to the designated terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. The terrorists were later killed by Indian security forces in an operation.

India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra writes in an opinion piece in the US-based weekly magazine Newsweek, that the Indus Waters Treaty was founded on “goodwill and friendship” as mentioned in its preamble, but Pakistan kept dismantling those principles through its actions.

‘Pakistan eroded India's faith bit by bit’: Indian envoy defends putting Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance

India on Wednesday (Jul 22) slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of using cross-border terrorism as an "instrument of State policy" and reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir "has always been, is, and will remain" an integral part of India.Speaking at the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Natural Resources Governance: the Foundation of Peace, Security and Prosperity, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, accused Pakistan of misusing the forum to advance what he described as a "false narrative."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-india-wants-a-permanent-unsc-seat-why-is-it-still-contesting-for-a-temporary-one-wion-decodes-1784104714747">If India wants a permanent UNSC seat, why is it still contesting for a temporary one? WION Decodes</a><h2>Pakistan continues to push 'false narrative'</h2>Speaking at the high-level debate, Harish noted that New Delhi was being "compelled" to counter Islamabad's "false narrative"."It was not our intention to bring other issues in this forum, but my delegation is compelled to respond to Pakistan, as it has chosen to misuse today's discussion to peddle its false narrative," said Harish.Reaffirming India's position on Jammu and Kashmir, the envoy said the Union Territory is an "integral and inalienable part" of the country. "For the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, it has always been, is, and will remain an integral and inalienable part of India. This is the constitutional and legal reality that Pakistan deliberately chooses to ignore," he said.<h2>India points out the "only outstanding issue" on Kashmir</h2>Harish also asserted that the only unresolved issue concerning Jammu and Kashmir was what he termed Pakistan's "naked aggression and illegal occupation" of Indian territory."The only outstanding issue with regard to Jammu and Kashmir is the naked aggression and illegal occupation of India's sovereign territory by Pakistan," he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/this-should-not-happen-in-a-democracy-shashi-tharoor-slams-detention-of-rahul-gandhi-priyanka-gandhi-after-protest-outside-pm-modi-s-residence-1784684704207">'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence</a><h2>Indus Water Treaty to remain in abeyance</h2>Referring to the Indus Water Treaty, the Indian envoy said New Delhi's position remained "clear and consistent" and linked cooperation under the treaty to an environment of mutual trust."Our position on the Indus Water Treaty remains clear and consistent. Cooperation on the basis of mutual trust and goodwill cannot be expected when cross-border terrorism is regularly deployed as an instrument of State policy," Harish said.In his concluding remarks, the ambassador urged Pakistan to focus on addressing its domestic challenges rather than criticising India. "Instead of pointing fingers at India, Pakistan would serve itself and its people far better by putting its own house in order," he said.

India accused Pakistan at the United Nations of using cross-border terrorism as an "instrument of State policy", rejected Islamabad's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, and reiterated that the Union Territory is an integral part of India. Here's all you need to know

India on Wednesday (Jul 22) slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of using cross-border terrorism as an "instrument of State policy" and reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir "has always been, is, and will remain" an integral part of India. Speaking at the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Natural Resources Governance: the Foundation of Peace, Security and Prosperity, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, accused Pakistan of misusing the forum to advance what he described as a "false narrative." Also read | If India wants a permanent UNSC seat, why is it still contesting for a temporary one? WION Decodes Pakistan continues to push 'false narrative' Speaking at the high-level debate, Harish noted that New Delhi was being "compelled" to counter Islamabad's "false narrative". "It was not our intention to bring other issues in this forum, but my delegation is compelled to respond to Pakistan, as it has chosen to misuse today's discussion to peddle its false narrative," said Harish. Reaffirming India's position on Jammu and Kashmir, the envoy said the Union Territory is an "integral and inalienable part" of the country. "For the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, it has always been, is, and will remain an integral and inalienable part of India. This is the constitutional and legal reality that Pakistan deliberately chooses to ignore," he said. India points out the "only outstanding issue" on Kashmir Harish also asserted that the only unresolved issue concerning Jammu and Kashmir was what he termed Pakistan's "naked aggression and illegal occupation" of Indian territory. "The only outstanding issue with regard to Jammu and Kashmir is the naked aggression and illegal occupation of India's sovereign territory by Pakistan," he said. Also read | 'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence Indus Water Treaty to remain in abeyance Referring to the Indus Water Treaty, the Indian envoy said New Delhi's position remained "clear and consistent" and linked cooperation under the treaty to an environment of mutual trust. "Our position on the Indus Water Treaty remains clear and consistent. Cooperation on the basis of mutual trust and goodwill cannot be expected when cross-border terrorism is regularly deployed as an instrument of State policy," Harish said. In his concluding remarks, the ambassador urged Pakistan to focus on addressing its domestic challenges rather than criticising India. "Instead of pointing fingers at India, Pakistan would serve itself and its people far better by putting its own house in order," he said.

India accused Pakistan at the United Nations of using cross-border terrorism as an "instrument of State policy", rejected Islamabad's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, and reiterated that the Union Territory is an integral part of India. Here's all you need to know

'Put your house in order': India links Indus Water Treaty directly to Pakistan's cross-border terrorism in sharp UN showdown

India has announced plans to develop 5,500 MW of new hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a massive push to accelerate renewable energy infrastructure in the region. Following the recent strategic suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, this initiative aims to fast-track long-stalled river projects, boost regional economic growth, and achieve long-term energy security. 

India announces major push with 5,500 MW hydropower expansion in Jammu and Kashmir

India plans 5,500 MW of new hydro projects in Jammu & Kashmir

Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto on Tuesday (July 2) said that Pakistan wanted “peace with dignity" and “dialogue under law" while targeting India of undermining the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the Indus River was not for negotiations and asserted that Islamabad would not compromise on water rights. He added that his country would not surrender, adding that Pakistan wants “peace with dignity.”&nbsp;"If anyone believes that Pakistan will surrender Sindh, they do not know Pakistan. They do not know Sindh. They do not know Punjab. They do not know Balochistan. They do not know Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They do not know Kashmir or Gilgit-Baltistan. They do not know the people who have lived by these rivers for thousands and thousands of years," Bilawal said. “We want peace, but peace with dignity. We want dialogue, but dialogue under law. We want coexistence, but not submission," he added.&nbsp;He added that "any attempt to undermine Pakistan's water rights would receive a national response". He further stated that "Pakistan would not compromise on the fundamental rights of its people". Failing to address India's core security concern regarding state-sponsored militancy, Bhutto Zardari argued that "the use of water as a weapon was contrary to international law".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-army-chief-asim-munir-to-get-extended-rule-bilawal-bhutto-hints-at-revising-article-243-the-command-structure-of-its-armed-forces-1762170923801">Pak army chief Asim Munir to get extended rule? Bilawal Bhutto hints at revising Article 243, the command structure of its armed forces</a><h2>Bilawal Bhutto's 2025 war pitch</h2>This is the same Bilawal Bhutto who in 2025 had issued several war threat against India, at a time when India launched Operation Sindoor and cut all diplomatic ties with Pakistan including the halt of the Indus Water Treaty. Bhutto Zardari said that if India continues with its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, then Pakistanis "won't bow and they will confront." He had claimed that Pakistan has gone to the world and spoken about peace, while India spoke about war. He said that Pakistanis must raise their voices against oppression.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-plays-viral-song-at-event-attended-by-bilawal-bhutto-1766050944542">WATCH: After banning 'Dhurandhar', Pakistan plays viral song at event attended by Bilawal Bhutto</a>&nbsp;"Pakistan did not start this war; we have always spoken of peace. Pakistan’s representatives have gone all over the world, we spoke of peace, but India spoke of war. But now that war has been started…would like to tell the Modi government from this land that we do not back down, we do not bow. And if you think of carrying out such an attack towards the Indus, then the people of every province of Pakistan are ready to confront you, and this is a war you will surely lose," he had said. &nbsp;

Bilawal Bhutto said Pakistan seeks "peace with dignity" and "dialogue under law" amid the Indus Waters Treaty dispute with India. Accusing New Delhi of undermining the treaty, he said Pakistan would not compromise on its water rights and rejected any notion of submission.

Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto on Tuesday (July 2) said that Pakistan wanted “peace with dignity" and “dialogue under law" while targeting India of undermining the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the Indus River was not for negotiations and asserted that Islamabad would not compromise on water rights. He added that his country would not surrender, adding that Pakistan wants “peace with dignity.” "If anyone believes that Pakistan will surrender Sindh, they do not know Pakistan. They do not know Sindh. They do not know Punjab. They do not know Balochistan. They do not know Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They do not know Kashmir or Gilgit-Baltistan. They do not know the people who have lived by these rivers for thousands and thousands of years," Bilawal said. “We want peace, but peace with dignity. We want dialogue, but dialogue under law. We want coexistence, but not submission," he added. He added that "any attempt to undermine Pakistan's water rights would receive a national response". He further stated that "Pakistan would not compromise on the fundamental rights of its people". Failing to address India's core security concern regarding state-sponsored militancy, Bhutto Zardari argued that "the use of water as a weapon was contrary to international law". Also Read: Pak army chief Asim Munir to get extended rule? Bilawal Bhutto hints at revising Article 243, the command structure of its armed forces Bilawal Bhutto's 2025 war pitch This is the same Bilawal Bhutto who in 2025 had issued several war threat against India, at a time when India launched Operation Sindoor and cut all diplomatic ties with Pakistan including the halt of the Indus Water Treaty. Bhutto Zardari said that if India continues with its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, then Pakistanis "won't bow and they will confront." He had claimed that Pakistan has gone to the world and spoken about peace, while India spoke about war. He said that Pakistanis must raise their voices against oppression. Also Read: WATCH: After banning 'Dhurandhar', Pakistan plays viral song at event attended by Bilawal Bhutto "Pakistan did not start this war; we have always spoken of peace. Pakistan’s representatives have gone all over the world, we spoke of peace, but India spoke of war. But now that war has been started…would like to tell the Modi government from this land that we do not back down, we do not bow. And if you think of carrying out such an attack towards the Indus, then the people of every province of Pakistan are ready to confront you, and this is a war you will surely lose," he had said.

Bilawal Bhutto said Pakistan seeks "peace with dignity" and "dialogue under law" amid the Indus Waters Treaty dispute with India. Accusing New Delhi of undermining the treaty, he said Pakistan would not compromise on its water rights and rejected any notion of submission.

After threatening war over Indus Waters Treaty, Bilawal Bhutto says Pakistan wants 'peace with dignity'

India is accelerating the construction of the Chenab-Beas river link project. The government has issued a notification inviting e-tenders for the Chenab–Beas Link Tunnel Project in May 2026. Estimated at around ₹2,600 crore, the 8.7 km long tunnel is likely to pass through the Great Himalayan Watershed. When it emerges, it will carry water from the Chandra and Bhaga, the upper tributaries of the Chenab river, westwards through a 113-kilometre canal into the Beas basin. The project is likely to generate &nbsp;4,000 MW of additional domestic hydropower.&nbsp;The project is a revival of the National River Linking Project (NRLP) to interlink around 30 major rivers, initially conceptualised in 1980 and then championed by former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002 to create a national grid. This tunnel falls under the Himalayan Component of NRLP. &nbsp;It is likely to benefit several northern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh. Most of these cities face severe water shortages. The Union Government wants to complete the project by July 31, 2029.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-situation-room-meeting-epstein-files-jd-vance-book-1781174008853">'Trump's Iran-Contra': New book reveals Trump officials' internal panic over Epstein controversy</a><h2>What happens to the Indus Water Treaty?</h2>However, the project could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences beyond the economy and energy. The decision comes in the wake of the Indian abeyance of the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 following the Pahalgam terror attack. It has the potential to create another flashpoint between India and Pakistan. The proposed project could push the Indus treaty into further uncertainty.The Chenab flows in Himachal Pradesh in the names of Chandra and Bhaga. It then flows through Jammu and Kashmir as the Chenab River before reaching the Punjab province in Pakistan, where it merges with the Indus River, which eventually goes to the Arabian Sea. Whereas the Beas River originates in Himachal Pradesh, passes through Kullu, Manali and Mandi, before entering the Punjab and mixing with the Sutlej River. The link aims to transfer 1.9 million acre feet of surplus water from Chenab annually to the Beas basin.&nbsp;Under the Indus Water Treaty, the Eastern Rivers like Beas, Sutlej and Ravi are allocated to India for unrestricted use. While the Western Rivers like the Jhelum, Chenab and Indus were allocated to Pakistan. The treaty allows India to construct dams in the upstream along the run of the Western rivers for power generation. However, it prohibits interlinking and the transfer of water from one basin to another.&nbsp;This project shows a change in India's strategic consideration for the Western Rivers; it appears to look beyond the framework of the treaty and give up restraint. New Delhi is treating the upstreams of the Western Rivers as part of its project for the national grid. Islamabad is rattled; it knows and admits that it will have “dangerous implications” in its economy. It poses a heavy risk in agriculture and food security.The move can be considered one from the playbook of China, just as India sits on the upstream of three rivers, with Pakistan, China is also sitting at the upstream of rivers like the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, which enters India as the Brahmaputra. China has also recently begun the construction of a 60-gigawatt "super-dam" cascade at the Great Bend before it enters Arunachal Pradesh. However, India-China does not have any water sharing agreement, like the Indus Water Treaty; it had an MOU about sharing hydrological data, which China completely abandoned during the 2017 Doklam border standoff, leaving Indian disaster management teams blind to incoming floods. India is now implementing that playbook with Pakistan; it could use the river flow as a strategic deterrence against Pakistan.

India is accelerating the ₹2,600 crore Chenab-Beas river link project to boost hydropower and water security. The project could have major implications for the Indus Water Treaty and India-Pakistan relations.

India is accelerating the construction of the Chenab-Beas river link project. The government has issued a notification inviting e-tenders for the Chenab–Beas Link Tunnel Project in May 2026. Estimated at around ₹2,600 crore, the 8.7 km long tunnel is likely to pass through the Great Himalayan Watershed. When it emerges, it will carry water from the Chandra and Bhaga, the upper tributaries of the Chenab river, westwards through a 113-kilometre canal into the Beas basin. The project is likely to generate 4,000 MW of additional domestic hydropower. The project is a revival of the National River Linking Project (NRLP) to interlink around 30 major rivers, initially conceptualised in 1980 and then championed by former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002 to create a national grid. This tunnel falls under the Himalayan Component of NRLP. It is likely to benefit several northern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh. Most of these cities face severe water shortages. The Union Government wants to complete the project by July 31, 2029. Also Read: 'Trump's Iran-Contra': New book reveals Trump officials' internal panic over Epstein controversy What happens to the Indus Water Treaty? However, the project could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences beyond the economy and energy. The decision comes in the wake of the Indian abeyance of the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 following the Pahalgam terror attack. It has the potential to create another flashpoint between India and Pakistan. The proposed project could push the Indus treaty into further uncertainty. The Chenab flows in Himachal Pradesh in the names of Chandra and Bhaga. It then flows through Jammu and Kashmir as the Chenab River before reaching the Punjab province in Pakistan, where it merges with the Indus River, which eventually goes to the Arabian Sea. Whereas the Beas River originates in Himachal Pradesh, passes through Kullu, Manali and Mandi, before entering the Punjab and mixing with the Sutlej River. The link aims to transfer 1.9 million acre feet of surplus water from Chenab annually to the Beas basin. Under the Indus Water Treaty, the Eastern Rivers like Beas, Sutlej and Ravi are allocated to India for unrestricted use. While the Western Rivers like the Jhelum, Chenab and Indus were allocated to Pakistan. The treaty allows India to construct dams in the upstream along the run of the Western rivers for power generation. However, it prohibits interlinking and the transfer of water from one basin to another. This project shows a change in India's strategic consideration for the Western Rivers; it appears to look beyond the framework of the treaty and give up restraint. New Delhi is treating the upstreams of the Western Rivers as part of its project for the national grid. Islamabad is rattled; it knows and admits that it will have “dangerous implications” in its economy. It poses a heavy risk in agriculture and food security. The move can be considered one from the playbook of China, just as India sits on the upstream of three rivers, with Pakistan, China is also sitting at the upstream of rivers like the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, which enters India as the Brahmaputra. China has also recently begun the construction of a 60-gigawatt "super-dam" cascade at the Great Bend before it enters Arunachal Pradesh. However, India-China does not have any water sharing agreement, like the Indus Water Treaty; it had an MOU about sharing hydrological data, which China completely abandoned during the 2017 Doklam border standoff, leaving Indian disaster management teams blind to incoming floods. India is now implementing that playbook with Pakistan; it could use the river flow as a strategic deterrence against Pakistan.

India is accelerating the ₹2,600 crore Chenab-Beas river link project to boost hydropower and water security. The project could have major implications for the Indus Water Treaty and India-Pakistan relations.

Chenab-Beas link tunnel: India's ₹2,600 crore project could reshape Indus water politics

India has rejected directives under the Indus Water Treaty and refused to disclose technical data related to the Baglihar and Kishanganga hydropower projects. The move marks a firm stance by New Delhi amid ongoing disagreements over treaty mechanisms and information sharing linked to the two projects.


Indus Water Treaty: India Rejects Indus Water Treaty Directives, Refuses Data on Key Projects

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday (Nov 21) echoed Islamabad's rhetoric from a multilateral forum, declaring India's decision to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance as 'unilateral and illegal,' adding that steps to hold the treaty in abeyance are a 'real threat to regional stability. However, he conveniently avoided addressing India's concern about cross-border terror emerging from his country.&nbsp;Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Ministerial forum roundtable in Brussels, Dar, who is also serving as Foreign Minister in Pakistan, took the usual moral stance on the issue and said that water must be a source of cooperation, “and not weaponised for politics”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-army-kills-30-militants-near-afghan-border-days-after-islamabad-court-blast-pakistan-afghan-nationals-india-1763652024036">Pakistan Army kills 30 militants near Afghan border days after Islamabad court blast</a>&nbsp;After repeating his usual rhetoric against India, Dar took aim at its Western neighbour and blamed the Afghan Taliban for the strain in ties, adding that Kabul is responsible for recent terror strikes inside Pakistan. “We desire a peaceful, stable, friendly, connected, and prosperous Afghanistan. We urge the Afghan Taliban regime to act responsibly, honour their commitments, and work towards rooting out terrorism from its soil,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-extends-ban-on-indian-flights-issues-fresh-notam-till-december-24-operation-sindoor-india-pakistan-tensions-imaran-khan-1763635579849">Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights, issues fresh NOTAM till December 24</a>&nbsp;India has put the treaty on abeyance as one of the counter-measures against Pakistan in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Stating its position after the Move in New Delhi in a clear message to Islamabad, "Terror and talks cannot go together; water and blood cannot flow together."&nbsp;The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank and signed in September 1960, divided control of the rivers between India and Pakistan, giving India the eastern rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej, and Pakistan the western rivers Indus, Jhelum and Chenab. Although the treaty has endured wars and tense relations, it is often criticised in India, where many believe it grants an unfair share of water rights.&nbsp;

India has put the treaty on abeyance as one of the counter-measures against Pakistan in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday (Nov 21) echoed Islamabad's rhetoric from a multilateral forum, declaring India's decision to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance as 'unilateral and illegal,' adding that steps to hold the treaty in abeyance are a 'real threat to regional stability. However, he conveniently avoided addressing India's concern about cross-border terror emerging from his country. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Ministerial forum roundtable in Brussels, Dar, who is also serving as Foreign Minister in Pakistan, took the usual moral stance on the issue and said that water must be a source of cooperation, “and not weaponised for politics”. Also Read: Pakistan Army kills 30 militants near Afghan border days after Islamabad court blast After repeating his usual rhetoric against India, Dar took aim at its Western neighbour and blamed the Afghan Taliban for the strain in ties, adding that Kabul is responsible for recent terror strikes inside Pakistan. “We desire a peaceful, stable, friendly, connected, and prosperous Afghanistan. We urge the Afghan Taliban regime to act responsibly, honour their commitments, and work towards rooting out terrorism from its soil,” he said. Also Read: Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights, issues fresh NOTAM till December 24 India has put the treaty on abeyance as one of the counter-measures against Pakistan in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Stating its position after the Move in New Delhi in a clear message to Islamabad, "Terror and talks cannot go together; water and blood cannot flow together." The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank and signed in September 1960, divided control of the rivers between India and Pakistan, giving India the eastern rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej, and Pakistan the western rivers Indus, Jhelum and Chenab. Although the treaty has endured wars and tense relations, it is often criticised in India, where many believe it grants an unfair share of water rights.

India has put the treaty on abeyance as one of the counter-measures against Pakistan in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.

Keeping Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is 'real threat' to regional stability, says Pakistan Deputy PM Dar

A gate at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam built on the Chenab River in Ramban has been opened, news agency ANI reported. Although the government has not officially confirmed it, ANI said officials have claimed several vehicles were halted on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to a landslide in Chamba on May 8.&nbsp;
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Deputy Traffic Inspector (DTI) Udhampur, Javed Kataria, said, "A landslide happened in Chamba due to heavy rainfall in the region. That's why the roads are completely blocked. The restoration work is going on under the supervision of senior officials...Hopefully, the road will be open again in 3-4 hours," ANI reported on Thursday (May 8).&nbsp;
On May 6, all gates of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam were closed after India suspended the 1960s Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan after the terror attack in Peshawar on April 22, in which 26 people were killed.&nbsp;
The dam, a key hydroelectric power project on the Chenab Rive, has been at the centre in previous India-Pakistan disputes as well under the Waters treaty.&nbsp;
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<h2>'India's water was flowing outside, now will STOP for our benefit'</h2>
While speaking at ABP Network's India@2047 Summit on Tuesday (May 6), the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, without directly mentioning Pakistan, said that our rivers were used as a centre for tensions.&nbsp;
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However, India launched initiatives to link them, PM Modi added.&nbsp;
"Earlier, India's water was being given to others. Now India's water will flow for the country's benefit; it will stop for India's interests and be used for the country (Pehle Bharat ke haq ka paani bhi bahar ja raha tha...ab Bharat ka paani, Bharat ke haq me bahega, Bharat ke haq mai rukega aur Bharat ke hi kaam aayega...," he said during the conclave. &nbsp;
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India News | Although the government has not officially confirmed it, ANI said officials have claimed several vehicles were halted on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to a landslide in Chamba on May 8.

A gate at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam built on the Chenab River in Ramban has been opened, news agency ANI reported. Although the government has not officially confirmed it, ANI said officials have claimed several vehicles were halted on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to a landslide in Chamba on May 8. Also read: Operation Sindoor: How India’s Rafale scores over Pakistan’s F-16 Deputy Traffic Inspector (DTI) Udhampur, Javed Kataria, said, "A landslide happened in Chamba due to heavy rainfall in the region. That's why the roads are completely blocked. The restoration work is going on under the supervision of senior officials...Hopefully, the road will be open again in 3-4 hours," ANI reported on Thursday (May 8). On May 6, all gates of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam were closed after India suspended the 1960s Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan after the terror attack in Peshawar on April 22, in which 26 people were killed. The dam, a key hydroelectric power project on the Chenab Rive, has been at the centre in previous India-Pakistan disputes as well under the Waters treaty. Also read: India orders X to block over 8,000 accounts amid Indo-Pak tensions, Musk's platform warns of 'censorship' 'India's water was flowing outside, now will STOP for our benefit' While speaking at ABP Network's India@2047 Summit on Tuesday (May 6), the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, without directly mentioning Pakistan, said that our rivers were used as a centre for tensions. Also read: Asim Munir, Pakistani army chief, probably wants to be like dictator Zia, and politicians are playing into his hands | Reasons, listed However, India launched initiatives to link them, PM Modi added. "Earlier, India's water was being given to others. Now India's water will flow for the country's benefit; it will stop for India's interests and be used for the country (Pehle Bharat ke haq ka paani bhi bahar ja raha tha...ab Bharat ka paani, Bharat ke haq me bahega, Bharat ke haq mai rukega aur Bharat ke hi kaam aayega...," he said during the conclave. Also read: India's precision missiles rewrite the rules | India-Pak war

Indo-Pak war | Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam gate remains open: Reports

UN Security Council members raised tough questions for Pakistan at its informal session today. They refused to accept the “false flag” narrative and asked whether LeT was likely to be involved. There was broad condemnation of the terrorist attack and recognition of the need for accountability. Some members specifically brought up targeting of tourists on the basis of their religious faith. Many members expressed concern that Pakistan’s missile tests and nuclear rhetoric were escalatory factors. Pakistan’s efforts to internationalise the situation also failed. They were advised to sort out the issues bilaterally with India: Sources on the UNSC closed-door session on Kashmir.

Breaking | Pahalgam attack: UNSC members refuse to accept Pak's 'false flag' narrative, sources

In the latest fallout following the deadly Pahalgam attack, Pakistan has taken a strong cultural stance by banning Indian music from airing on its FM radio stations. The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) announced this move, calling it immediate and nationwide. &nbsp;
This cultural freeze comes amid escalating diplomatic and trade tensions between the two countries. India had earlier banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels including major media networks like Samaa TV, ARY News, and Dawn News, citing the dissemination of provocative content. Instagram accounts of several popular Pakistani celebrities, such as Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir, have also been restricted in India. &nbsp;
The decision to mute Indian songs was praised by Pakistan&rsquo;s Information Minister, Atta Tarar, who called it a &ldquo;patriotic&rdquo; step. &nbsp;
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<h2>Artists speak as tensions rise</h2>
Meanwhile, at times when Pakistani leaders are making statements threatening India with 'nuclear weapons', several artists Mahira Khan, who starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2017 Bollywood film Raees, expressed her condolences and said, &ldquo;When innocent lives are lost, the pain is not theirs alone&mdash;it belongs to all of us&hellip; May we choose humanity, always.&rdquo; &nbsp;
Earlier, Hania Aamir, whose Instagram account is no longer accessible in India, was falsely linked to a viral post. Issuing clarification, Hania expressed solidarity with the victims of the attack. &ldquo;Pain like this is real, and it deserves empathy&mdash;not politicisation,&rdquo; she said, urging restraint from assigning blame without proof.
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<h2>Trade and airspace cutoffs add to strain </h2>
In the wake of this horrific Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the live of 26 innocent civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government announced severe measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari border, and a downgrade in diplomatic relations. As a retaliatory step, Pakistan also halted trade with India&mdash;even through third-party countries&mdash;and shut its airspace to Indian airliners. &nbsp;

In the latest fallout following the deadly Pahalgam attack Pakistan has taken a strong cultural stance by banning Indian music from airing on its FM radio stations.

In the latest fallout following the deadly Pahalgam attack, Pakistan has taken a strong cultural stance by banning Indian music from airing on its FM radio stations. The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) announced this move, calling it immediate and nationwide. This cultural freeze comes amid escalating diplomatic and trade tensions between the two countries. India had earlier banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels including major media networks like Samaa TV, ARY News, and Dawn News, citing the dissemination of provocative content. Instagram accounts of several popular Pakistani celebrities, such as Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir, have also been restricted in India. The decision to mute Indian songs was praised by Pakistan’s Information Minister, Atta Tarar, who called it a “patriotic” step. Also Read: Hania Aamir responds to the viral ‘fake’ statement on Pahalgam Terror attack: ‘Pain deserves empathy not…’ Artists speak as tensions rise Meanwhile, at times when Pakistani leaders are making statements threatening India with 'nuclear weapons', several artists Mahira Khan, who starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2017 Bollywood film Raees, expressed her condolences and said, “When innocent lives are lost, the pain is not theirs alone—it belongs to all of us… May we choose humanity, always.” Earlier, Hania Aamir, whose Instagram account is no longer accessible in India, was falsely linked to a viral post. Issuing clarification, Hania expressed solidarity with the victims of the attack. “Pain like this is real, and it deserves empathy—not politicisation,” she said, urging restraint from assigning blame without proof. Also Read: Rafale-M vs Rafale-C: Key differences between India’s naval and air force jets Trade and airspace cutoffs add to strain In the wake of this horrific Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the live of 26 innocent civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government announced severe measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari border, and a downgrade in diplomatic relations. As a retaliatory step, Pakistan also halted trade with India—even through third-party countries—and shut its airspace to Indian airliners.

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India's decision to suspend the 65-year-old Indus Water Treaty has sparked concerns of a looming water crisis in Pakistan. With 80% of Pakistan's cultivated land irrigated by the Indus system, the treaty holds significant importance. Diplomatic tensions escalate between India And Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack.

India-Pak row: Why the Indus Water Treaty matters for Pakistan?

The Union government of India has decided to stop Indus River water flow to Pakistan following the termination of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty following the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists, sources said. The government now plans to increase the capacity of dams along the Indus River to enhance storage.
Jal Shakti minister CR Paatil said on Friday that India would not allow a &ldquo;single drop&rdquo; of water to flow into Pakistan as a retaliation for its alleged role in the terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing 26 innocent people.
&ldquo;We will ensure that not a single drop of water flows into Pakistan from India,&rdquo; CR Paatil said.
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मोदी सरकार द्वारा सिंधु जल संधि पर लिया गया ऐतिहासिक निर्णय पूर्णतः न्यायसंगत और राष्ट्रहित में है।हम ख्याल रखेंगे की पाकिस्तान में सिंधु नदी का एक बूंद पानी भी नहीं जाए । <a href="https://t.co/yJhdzdDAAb">pic.twitter.com/yJhdzdDAAb</a>
&mdash; C R Paatil (@CRPaatil) <a href="https://twitter.com/CRPaatil/status/1915766811246711181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
On Thursday, a day after announcing the move, the Indian government issued a formal notification implementing its decision to suspend the treaty and served it to Pakistan.
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<h2>Indus Water Treaty &rsquo;most unfair&rsquo; to J&amp;K, says CM Omar Abdullah</h2>
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the Indus Water Treaty is the &ldquo;most unfair document&rdquo; to the people of the Union Territory.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Srinagar | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PahalgamTerroristAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PahalgamTerroristAttack</a> | On the decision of the Central government to suspend the Indus Water Treaty, J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah says, "The government of India has taken some steps. As far as J&amp;K is concerned, we have never been in favour of the Indus Water&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/2VG6fpxarh">pic.twitter.com/2VG6fpxarh</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1915733026623070584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
 Abdullah expressed strong disapproval of the pact and was quoted by ANI as saying, &ldquo;The government of India has taken some steps. As far as J-K is concerned, we have never been in favour of the Indus Water Treaty. We have always believed that the Indus Water Treaty has been the most unfair document to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.&rdquo;
<h2>Crucial meeting held at Amit Shah&rsquo;s residence</h2>
A key meeting over the Indus Water Treaty took place at Union Home Minister Amit Shah&rsquo;s residence in the national capital, where Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil, MEA S JJaishankar,and others were present.
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After the meeting, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR PPaatil,said, &ldquo;A roadmap was prepared in the meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Three options were discussed in the meeting. The government is working on short-term, medium-term, and long-term measures so that not even a drop of water goes to Pakistan. Soon, desilting of rivers will be done to stop the water and divert it.&rdquo;
The decision comes after terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on 22 April, killing 26 people and leaving many injured.

India News | Pakistan: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the Indus Water Treaty is the “most unfair document” to the people of the Union Territory.

The Union government of India has decided to stop Indus River water flow to Pakistan following the termination of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty following the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists, sources said. The government now plans to increase the capacity of dams along the Indus River to enhance storage. Jal Shakti minister CR Paatil said on Friday that India would not allow a “single drop” of water to flow into Pakistan as a retaliation for its alleged role in the terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing 26 innocent people. “We will ensure that not a single drop of water flows into Pakistan from India,” CR Paatil said. मोदी सरकार द्वारा सिंधु जल संधि पर लिया गया ऐतिहासिक निर्णय पूर्णतः न्यायसंगत और राष्ट्रहित में है।हम ख्याल रखेंगे की पाकिस्तान में सिंधु नदी का एक बूंद पानी भी नहीं जाए । pic.twitter.com/yJhdzdDAAb — C R Paatil (@CRPaatil) April 25, 2025 On Thursday, a day after announcing the move, the Indian government issued a formal notification implementing its decision to suspend the treaty and served it to Pakistan. Also Read | Muslims wear black armbands to Friday prayers, condemn Pahalgam attack; Owaisi blasts terrorists, Pakistan The notification stated that the Indus Waters Treaty is being held in ‘abeyance’, effectively suspending all the obligations, including meetings between Indus Commissioners, data sharing, and advance notice of new projects. India is now free to construct dams on the river without needing any consultation with Pakistan. India’s Water Resources Secretary Debashree Mukherjee said in a letter to Pakistani officials that sustained cross-border terrorism targeting Jammu and Kashmir impedes India’s rights under the Indus Waters Treaty. “The obligation to honour a treaty in good faith is fundamental to a treaty. However, what we have seen instead is sustained cross-border terrorism by Pakistan targeting the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir,” the letter read. Pakistan has rejected India’s suspension of the treaty and said any measures to stop the water flow to Pakistan under the pact will be seen as an “act of war”. The treaty was signed in September 1960 after nine years of negotiations between the two countries to manage issues relating to cross-border rivers. Also Read | Pak Senate passes resolution denying any link to Pahalgam attack; UN urges for ‘maximum restraint’ Indus Water Treaty ’most unfair’ to J&K, says CM Omar Abdullah Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the Indus Water Treaty is the “most unfair document” to the people of the Union Territory. #WATCH | Srinagar | #PahalgamTerroristAttack | On the decision of the Central government to suspend the Indus Water Treaty, J&K CM Omar Abdullah says, "The government of India has taken some steps. As far as J&K is concerned, we have never been in favour of the Indus Water… pic.twitter.com/2VG6fpxarh — ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2025 Abdullah expressed strong disapproval of the pact and was quoted by ANI as saying, “The government of India has taken some steps. As far as J-K is concerned, we have never been in favour of the Indus Water Treaty. We have always believed that the Indus Water Treaty has been the most unfair document to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.” Crucial meeting held at Amit Shah’s residence A key meeting over the Indus Water Treaty took place at Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s residence in the national capital, where Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil, MEA S JJaishankar,and others were present. Also read: India tells its nationals in Pakistan "to return at the earliest", gives deadline to Pakistanis for exiting India After the meeting, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR PPaatil,said, “A roadmap was prepared in the meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Three options were discussed in the meeting. The government is working on short-term, medium-term, and long-term measures so that not even a drop of water goes to Pakistan. Soon, desilting of rivers will be done to stop the water and divert it.” The decision comes after terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on 22 April, killing 26 people and leaving many injured.

India to stop Indus water flow to Pakistan; minister says ‘will not allow a single drop’

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The Indus Water Treaty is at the centre of the recent Indo-Pak tensions. The 65-year old treaty, mediated by World Bank, divides the six Indus basin rivers between the two countries.
This treaty is considered as a lifeline to Pakistan's economic backbone - agriculture. India is entitled to use 18 per cent of the Basin's waters, but it only uses 10 per cent. This suspension would allow India to assert greater control over water flows into Pakistan
<h2>What it means for India</h2>
India has been building major infrastructure projects in the region. These projects, built on tributaries of the Jhelum and Chenab, have long been a point of contention. With the treaty now suspended, India may also stop sharing real-time flow data and block future inspections and utilise more of those eastern river waters.
Key hydropower projects in India&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>KishanGanga (330 mw)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ratle (850 mw)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Kiru (624 mw)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Kwar (560 mw)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pakal Dul (1000 mw)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h2>What it means for Pakistan</h2>
Pakistan seems to lose more with the suspension of this treaty. Around 80 per cent of its cultivated land relies on the Indus for irrigation. It supports over 60 per cent of the population and contributes nearly 25 per cent to the national GDP. Reduced inflows could devastate key crops like wheat, rice, and cotton, leading to lower yields and food insecurity.
It could also impact Pakistan's energy output. Hydropower production from the Mangla and Tarbela Damns, responsible for nearly 30 per cent of Pakistan's electricity, may also decline. This can eventually lead to overexploitation of groundwater, further draining resources.
Economic stress, inter-provincial water disputes, and a potential drop in agricultural exports like basmati rice could follow&mdash;further straining Pakistan's fragile economy.&nbsp;

Business & Economy, India has been building major infrastructure projects in the region. These projects have long been a point of contention.

The Indus Water Treaty is at the centre of the recent Indo-Pak tensions. The 65-year old treaty, mediated by World Bank, divides the six Indus basin rivers between the two countries. This treaty is considered as a lifeline to Pakistan's economic backbone - agriculture. India is entitled to use 18 per cent of the Basin's waters, but it only uses 10 per cent. This suspension would allow India to assert greater control over water flows into Pakistan What it means for India India has been building major infrastructure projects in the region. These projects, built on tributaries of the Jhelum and Chenab, have long been a point of contention. With the treaty now suspended, India may also stop sharing real-time flow data and block future inspections and utilise more of those eastern river waters. Key hydropower projects in India KishanGanga (330 mw) Ratle (850 mw) Kiru (624 mw) Kwar (560 mw) Pakal Dul (1000 mw) What it means for Pakistan Pakistan seems to lose more with the suspension of this treaty. Around 80 per cent of its cultivated land relies on the Indus for irrigation. It supports over 60 per cent of the population and contributes nearly 25 per cent to the national GDP. Reduced inflows could devastate key crops like wheat, rice, and cotton, leading to lower yields and food insecurity. It could also impact Pakistan's energy output. Hydropower production from the Mangla and Tarbela Damns, responsible for nearly 30 per cent of Pakistan's electricity, may also decline. This can eventually lead to overexploitation of groundwater, further draining resources. Economic stress, inter-provincial water disputes, and a potential drop in agricultural exports like basmati rice could follow—further straining Pakistan's fragile economy.

India freezes Indus Water Treaty: What it means for India & Pakistan

In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty, prompting Pakistan to reciprocate. An all-party meeting in India discussed the situation, while diplomatic actions continue to unfold. Additionally, India has initiated further diplomatic measures, and Pakistan has conditionally suspended the Simla Agreement of 1972. Watch this report for more details!

India puts Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, Pakistan reciprocates

India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan for the first time. What is this Indus Water Treaty and what happens next?

India suspends Indus Waters Treaty: How will its suspension affect Pakistan?

India has taken major steps against Pakistan after terror attack in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cash-reward-of-20-lakhs-anantnag-police-asks-people-to-provide-information-on-pahalgam-terrorists-8994750" rel="dofollow">Pahalgam</a> killed at least 27 people and injured many. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a cabinet committee security meeting and finalised the action on the neighbouring country. India halted the Indus Water Treaty temporarily, closed down posts various diplomats, imposed visa restrictions and closed the Attari checkpost with immediate effect.&nbsp;
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed a press conference and said, "The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism."
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<h2>What is Indus Water Treaty?</h2>
India and Pakistan, in 1960, made a formal agreement, called the Indus Waters Treaty, to decide how water will be shared between the both countries from the Indus river. The need for a treaty for water sharing arose after Independence when control over the river became a point of potential conflict between the two nations.
India briefly stopped water flow to Pakistan in 1948. Later, Pakistan complained to the United Nations (UN) that India wasn't letting enough water through. The UN suggested getting help, which led to the World Bank stepping in to mediate. After almost nine years of negotiation, India's then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan's then President Ayub Khan finally signed the agreement in 1960.
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The treaty splits the six main rivers of the Indus system between India and Pakistan:
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India&nbsp;got control of three&nbsp;eastern rivers:
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<li>Ravi</li>
<li>Beas</li>
<li>Sutlej</li>
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Pakistan&nbsp;got control of the three&nbsp;western rivers:
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<li>Indus</li>
<li>Chenab</li>
<li>Jhelum</li>
</ul>
Some critics say that the treaty benefits Pakistan more, as it receives&nbsp;about 80 per cent&nbsp;of the total water flow. These rivers are vital for agriculture in Pakistan, especially in the provinces of Punjab and Sindh. Pakistan relies substantially on this water supply for irrigation, farming and potable water. Stopping the Indus water will affect Pakistan's agricultural sector and its already fragile economy. Pakistan faces massive water supply issues in a few areas and the halt of the treaty will increase these issues for Pakistan.
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India News | India has halted the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan as it took swift action after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that has killed at least 27 people and injured many. What is Indus Water Treaty?

India has taken major steps against Pakistan after terror attack in Pahalgam killed at least 27 people and injured many. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a cabinet committee security meeting and finalised the action on the neighbouring country. India halted the Indus Water Treaty temporarily, closed down posts various diplomats, imposed visa restrictions and closed the Attari checkpost with immediate effect. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed a press conference and said, "The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism." India's BIG action after Pahalgam attack: Indus treaty halted, diplomats expelled, Pakistanis stopped from entering India What is Indus Water Treaty? India and Pakistan, in 1960, made a formal agreement, called the Indus Waters Treaty, to decide how water will be shared between the both countries from the Indus river. The need for a treaty for water sharing arose after Independence when control over the river became a point of potential conflict between the two nations. India briefly stopped water flow to Pakistan in 1948. Later, Pakistan complained to the United Nations (UN) that India wasn't letting enough water through. The UN suggested getting help, which led to the World Bank stepping in to mediate. After almost nine years of negotiation, India's then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan's then President Ayub Khan finally signed the agreement in 1960. Decoding India's stern decisions against Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack - Here are the deadlines given to Islamabad The treaty splits the six main rivers of the Indus system between India and Pakistan: India got control of three eastern rivers: Ravi Beas Sutlej Pakistan got control of the three western rivers: Indus Chenab Jhelum Some critics say that the treaty benefits Pakistan more, as it receives about 80 per cent of the total water flow. These rivers are vital for agriculture in Pakistan, especially in the provinces of Punjab and Sindh. Pakistan relies substantially on this water supply for irrigation, farming and potable water. Stopping the Indus water will affect Pakistan's agricultural sector and its already fragile economy. Pakistan faces massive water supply issues in a few areas and the halt of the treaty will increase these issues for Pakistan. J&K terror attack: Not just the civilians, but the spirit of Pahalgam's unity was attacked on that meadow

Pahalgam terror attack: India suspends Indus Waters treaty, what is it and how will it affect Pakistan

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The Indian government has sent a formal notice to Pakistan seeking modifications to this crucial water-sharing agreement citing fundamental changes in circumstances. The Indus waters treaty, signed in 1960, governs the sharing of water from the Indus river system between India and Pakistan.

India seeks changes for Indus water treaty

India has once again called on Pakistan to amend or "review and modify" the Indus Water Treaty, with a diplomatic note sent to Islamabad on August 30, 2024. New Delhi has made a firm case, citing Article XII(3) of the treaty, which allows for amendments to emphasise the need for changes.

Under the Article, the treaty can be modified from time to time for which both governments need to sit for negotiations.

"Provisions of this treaty may from time to time be modified by a duly ratified treaty concluded for that purpose between the two Governments," it says.&nbsp; 
 
India had last year also reached out to Pakistan seeking to "review and modify" the treaty, but no concrete response came from Islamabad.&nbsp;

Nearly a month has passed and Pakistan&nbsp;is yet to respond to India's diplomatic note sent in August. In the note, India highlighted the significant global changes since 1960 and stressed the importance of initiating talks to amend the treaty.&nbsp;

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The Indus Water Treaty was originally signed in 1960 in Karachi by then-Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then-Pakistani President Ayub Khan. One of the key reasons for seeking an amendment to the treaty is India's increasing reliance on hydropower and the need to accelerate clean energy development to meet its emission targets.

The push for amendments also arises amid controversy surrounding the Kishanganga and Ratle hydro projects. In response, the World Bank has simultaneously activated both the neutral expert mechanism and the Court of Arbitration to address the same issues. Consequently, India has called for a reconsideration of the treaty's dispute resolution mechanism.

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Under the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, the water of three eastern rivers – Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi are allocated to India for unrestricted use while the waters of three western rivers – Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab go to Pakistan. Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the three western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design.&nbsp;

India has once again called on Pakistan to amend or "review and modify" the Indus Water Treaty, with a diplomatic note sent to Islamabad on August 30, 2024. New Delhi has made a firm case, citing Article XII(3) of the treaty, which allows for amendments to emphasise the need for changes.

India has once again called on Pakistan to amend or "review and modify" the Indus Water Treaty, with a diplomatic note sent to Islamabad on August 30, 2024. New Delhi has made a firm case, citing Article XII(3) of the treaty, which allows for amendments to emphasise the need for changes. Under the Article, the treaty can be modified from time to time for which both governments need to sit for negotiations. "Provisions of this treaty may from time to time be modified by a duly ratified treaty concluded for that purpose between the two Governments," it says. India had last year also reached out to Pakistan seeking to "review and modify" the treaty, but no concrete response came from Islamabad. Nearly a month has passed and Pakistan is yet to respond to India's diplomatic note sent in August. In the note, India highlighted the significant global changes since 1960 and stressed the importance of initiating talks to amend the treaty. Watch | Indus Water Treaty: First Pakistan delegation since Article 370 abrogation arrives in Jammu × The Indus Water Treaty was originally signed in 1960 in Karachi by then-Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then-Pakistani President Ayub Khan. One of the key reasons for seeking an amendment to the treaty is India's increasing reliance on hydropower and the need to accelerate clean energy development to meet its emission targets. The push for amendments also arises amid controversy surrounding the Kishanganga and Ratle hydro projects. In response, the World Bank has simultaneously activated both the neutral expert mechanism and the Court of Arbitration to address the same issues. Consequently, India has called for a reconsideration of the treaty's dispute resolution mechanism. Also read | Explained: India-Pakistan tensions over Indus Waters Treaty | A ready reckoner Under the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, the water of three eastern rivers – Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi are allocated to India for unrestricted use while the waters of three western rivers – Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab go to Pakistan. Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the three western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design.

India pushes for revisions to Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan

Delegation from Pakistan reached Jammu as part of ongoing discussions concerning the 1960 Indus Water Treaty. The team is scheduled to visit various dam sites in the region. Security increased outside the hotel where the delegation is staying.

Indus Water Treaty: First Pakistan delegation since Article 370 abrogation arrives in Jammu

India has issued a notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of September 1960 following Islamabad's intransigence on its implementation.

WION Dispatch: India issues notice to Pakistan to amend Indus Water Treaty

As India and Pakistan meet for the annual meeting under the Indus Water Treaty in New Delhi, let us get acquainted with the agreement, which helps both nations to share the waters of the six rivers of the Indus basin. In 1960, India and Pakistan had signed the treaty after several years of negotiations. The Washington-based World Bank is also a signatory in it. This agreement has created a mechanism to build cooperation and information exchange between the two neighbours over the use of the rivers, which is known as the Permanent Indus Commission. As per the treaty, both the nations need to have Indus Commissioners. They also have to meet at least once a year. The meeting can be organised, alternatively in India and Pakistan. &nbsp;

It may be listed among the most successful international treaties as it has withstood the test of time. Since the inception of the treaty, both nations have fought many wars and witnessed heightened tensions innumerable times.

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According to the treaty, the water of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum and Chenab) goes to Pakistan and the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) is allocated to India for unrestricted use. This agreement provides a framework to share water for various purposes, including irrigation and hydropower development. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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New Delhi can also generate hydroelectricity on the three western rivers in its territory with the help of river projects, which are subject to specific criteria for design. Under the treaty, Pakistan can also raise objections on the design of hydroelectric projects by India on these western rivers. In the past, several issues have been raised and resolved. &nbsp;

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As India and Pakistan meet for the annual meeting under the Indus Water Treaty in New Delhi, let us get acquainted with the agreement, which helps both nations to share the waters of the six rivers of the Indus basin.

As India and Pakistan meet for the annual meeting under the Indus Water Treaty in New Delhi, let us get acquainted with the agreement, which helps both nations to share the waters of the six rivers of the Indus basin. In 1960, India and Pakistan had signed the treaty after several years of negotiations. The Washington-based World Bank is also a signatory in it. This agreement has created a mechanism to build cooperation and information exchange between the two neighbours over the use of the rivers, which is known as the Permanent Indus Commission. As per the treaty, both the nations need to have Indus Commissioners. They also have to meet at least once a year. The meeting can be organised, alternatively in India and Pakistan. It may be listed among the most successful international treaties as it has withstood the test of time. Since the inception of the treaty, both nations have fought many wars and witnessed heightened tensions innumerable times. Also Read: Indus water talks between India, Pakistan begin in New Delhi According to the treaty, the water of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum and Chenab) goes to Pakistan and the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) is allocated to India for unrestricted use. This agreement provides a framework to share water for various purposes, including irrigation and hydropower development. Watch: Indus water talks between Pakistan and India begins today in New Delhi New Delhi can also generate hydroelectricity on the three western rivers in its territory with the help of river projects, which are subject to specific criteria for design. Under the treaty, Pakistan can also raise objections on the design of hydroelectric projects by India on these western rivers. In the past, several issues have been raised and resolved. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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