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Water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan

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Indus Waters Treaty: Water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan
The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, arranged and negotiated by the World Bank, to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries. It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960 by then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then Pakistani president Ayub Khan.

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India Halts Ravi River Flow To Pakistan With A New Barrage| Violated Indus Water Treaty? | Oneindia [Video]

India Halts Ravi River Flow To Pakistan With A New Barrage| Violated Indus Water Treaty? | Oneindia

India's completion of the Shahpur Kandi barrage marks a milestone, halting the flow of the Ravi river into Pakistan. This project diverts 1150 cusecs of water, previously destined for Pakistan, for..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:11Published

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