In a strong diplomatic appeal, Pakistan has urged India to reconsider its reported move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, a landmark agreement that has managed water-sharing between the two nuclear-armed neighbors since 1960.
The treaty, mediated by the World Bank, guarantees Pakistan access to the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers, while India controls the eastern rivers — Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. However, recent developments and political strains have led India to signal a potential freeze on the arrangement.
In an official statement today, the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that such a suspension could not only damage bilateral relations but also spark a water crisis affecting millions of farmers across Pakistan’s plains.
“We urge the Indian leadership to honor its international obligations. The Indus Waters Treaty has stood the test of time — its collapse could set a dangerous precedent,” said Foreign Office spokesperson Maria Sultan.
Environmentalists have also raised alarms over the ecological fallout if cross-border river management collapses.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has sought intervention from the World Bank and United Nations, hoping for immediate diplomatic mediation before tensions escalate further.
