Indus Water Treaty: Why India’s Big Move Matters

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What is the Indus Water Treaty? Signed in 1960 between India & Pakistan, it governs the use of Indus River waters

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Brokered by the World Bank The treaty was brokered by the World Bank and is seen as a symbol of cooperation amid conflict

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How Waters are Shared India controls the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej), Pakistan controls the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab)

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India’s Latest Action Following the Pahalgam attack, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty a significant diplomatic step

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What Suspension Means India will pause water-sharing talks and might alter water flow or usage affecting Pakistan’s agriculture

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Why Now? The action comes after a terrorist attack in J&K injured several tourists, escalating tensions

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Pakistan’s Dependence on Rivers Pakistan relies heavily on the Indus system for farming, energy, and drinking water

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Past Tensions Over Water India has hinted at revisiting the treaty before but refrained due to diplomatic reasons

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