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Indus Waters Treaty: Pakistan warns India over water security
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has warned India against 'weaponising' shared waters following India's decision to place the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance in April 2025. Speaking at a virtual seminar organized by the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, Dar asserted that the treaty remains valid, binding, and fully operative under international law.
Dar emphasized that the Indus Basin serves as a lifeline for over 250 million Pakistanis, supporting the nation's agriculture, food security, energy production, and economic development. He cautioned that any attempt to deprive Pakistan of its allocated water could lead to profound consequences for regional peace and security, potentially setting a dangerous precedent for international treaty relations.
In response to Dar's remarks, Indian government sources stated that Islamabad cannot expect full, non-reciprocal compliance or data-sharing from India while it continues to target Indian citizens and security forces. The dispute remains a significant point of tension, with ongoing legal proceedings regarding hydroelectric projects on the Kishenganga and Ratle rivers through the Court of Arbitration in The Hague.
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India · Indus Waters Treaty · Ishaq Dar · Pakistan · World Bank
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- [● 3 SOURCES] India placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance in April 2025. desitalkchicago.com · dailytimes.com.pk · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Depriving Pakistan of allocated waters could lead to profound consequences for regional peace and security. dailymeezan.com · desitalkchicago.com · dailytimes.com.pk · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan cannot expect full, non-reciprocal compliance and data-sharing while targeting Indian citizens and security forces. www.news18.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] India's unilateral decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance has no basis in the treaty. dailymeezan.com · desitalkchicago.com · dailytimes.com.pk · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [DISPUTED] The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty remains valid, binding, and fully operative under international law. dailymeezan.com · dailytimes.com.pk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Indus Basin is the lifeline for more than 250 million Pakistanis. desitalkchicago.com · www.deccanchronicle.com