Indus Waters Treaty
Water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan
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The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, mediated 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 Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani president Ayub Khan. On 23 April 2025, following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Government of India suspended the treaty, citing national security concerns and alleging Pakistan’s support of state-sponsored terrorism.
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Parliament Monsoon session: Amit Shah uses P Chidambaram's remarks to slam Congress - 'why shield Pakistan?'During a Lok Sabha debate on terrorism, Amit Shah accused Congress of shielding Pakistan, citing P. Chidambaram's remarks questioning Pakistan's involvement in attacks. Shah blamed Congress for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indus Waters Treaty inked by Nehru bars India from desilting dams: PM ModiPM Modi criticized the Indus Waters Treaty, highlighting a clause where Nehru allegedly conceded to Pakistan's demands, preventing India from desilting dams and even welding shut a gate on one. Modi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Why Bilawal Bhutto's Masood, Hafiz extradition offer is a sham - no power, no credibility, no trust; just a desperate bluff?Amid strained relations, Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari surprisingly offered to extradite wanted terrorists if India cooperates legally. This comes after India put the Indus..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indus Treaty arbitration court is illegal, says IndiaIndia has firmly rejected the authority of the Court of Arbitration under the Indus Waters Treaty, deeming it illegal and refusing to acknowledge its jurisdiction over the Kishenganga and Ratle..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Charade at Pakistan’s behest': India calls arbitration court under Indus treaty 'illegal'; rejects its authorityIndia has rejected the Court of Arbitration under the Indus Waters Treaty as illegal, refusing to recognize its authority to hear cases related to the Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indus Waters Treaty: BIG tension for Pakistan as India eyes revival of this project due to...Suspension of the IWT was one of the key decisions made by the centre after the April 22 Pahalgam tragedy which had claimed 26 lives. The Indus Waters Treaty - between a India and Pakistan - governs..DNA - Published | |
Centre eyes revival of Tulbul project: How India plans to maximize Indus water? Here's why it mattersThe government is considering reviving the Tulbul Navigation Project to better utilize its share of water from the western rivers, as outlined in the Indus Waters Treaty. This initiative aims to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Water won't go anywhere': Union minister CR Patil reiterates Centre's stand on Indus Waters Treaty; hits back at Pakistan's Bilawal BhuttoUnion Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil has firmly stated that India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is in the nation's best interest, dismissing warnings from Pakistan. Patil emphasised..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bad news for bankrupt Pakistan, after suspending Indus Waters Treaty, Modi govt takes this big step, asks World Bank to...India has made it clear that the treaty will not be revived. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier stated that India's decision to stop following the treaty is final.DNA - Published | |
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari threatens India over Indus Waters Treaty suspensionBilawal Bhutto Zardari has warned India against unilaterally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting Pakistan's resolve to protect its water rights. He stated that Pakistan would be compelled to..IndiaTimes - Published | Indus Waters Treaty: OIC interferes, Pakistan threatens India of capturing all six rivers of Punjab, Bhutto says...In a development that may have far-reaching consequences, the OIC urged all sides to exercise restraint and stressed the need to respect existing treaties, including the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).DNA - Published |
When will India restore Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan? Amit Shah provides big update, says...The Indus Waters Treaty has been one of the very few peaceful agreements between India and Pakistan, even during times of conflict.DNA - Published | Centre to fast-track green nods for all Indus river basin projectsFollowing the government's decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after the Pahalgam attack, the Centre will expedite environmental clearances for pending and proposed projects in the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pakistan crop-sowing in crisis as dams run low, India tightens Chenab flowPakistan faces a looming crisis in its kharif crop sowing season due to critically low water levels in the Mangla and Tarbela dams. The situation is worsened by India's regulation of Chenab river flows..IndiaTimes - Published | Pakistan violated Indus Water Treaty through terror: IndiaIndia has accused Pakistan of violating the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) due to persistent cross-border terrorism. At a conference in Tajikistan, Kirti Vardhan Singh condemned Pakistan's attempt to misuse..IndiaTimes - Published |
'PoK must be given back to India': Congress' Salman Khurshid backs Centre's move on Article 370, hails Operation SindoorCongress veteran Salman Khurshid, as part of an all-party delegation, lauded the government's decision on Article 370 and the military's response to the Pahalgam attack. He emphasized India's claim to..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We have given Pakistan very generously but ... ': Shashi Tharoor reiterates India's stance on Indus Waters TreatyShashi Tharoor led an all-party delegation to Colombia to explain India's Operation Sindoor and its stance on the Indus Waters Treaty. Tharoor expressed disappointment with Colombia's reaction to the..IndiaTimes - Published |
A potential water war in the making: Crucial India-Pakistan agreement hangs in the balance A potential water war is in the making after India suspended the Indus Water Treaty.Sky News - Published | India strikes back at Pakistan 'disinformation' on Indus Water Treaty at UNSC: 'More than 20,000 Indian lives have been lost in...'Delivering the statement at the Arria Formula Meeting on "Protecting Water in Armed Conflict - Protecting Civilian Lives", Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish..DNA - Published |
One month since Pahalgam attack: How India has punished, isolated Pakistan since April 22Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India-Pakistan relations have deteriorated significantly. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, leading Pakistan to put the Simla..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Undermining our region’s stability': PDP slams Omar Abdullah for calling to scrap Indus Waters TreatyThe PDP has strongly criticized Omar Abdullah's remarks regarding the Tulbul Navigation Project and the Indus Waters Treaty, cautioning that such statements could destabilize the fragile peace along..IndiaTimes - Published |
IWT will be on hold till Pak totally stops terror export: GovtIndia has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. The Jal Shakti ministry informed the cabinet secretary. The treaty will remain inactive. This will continue until Pakistan stops supporting cross-border..IndiaTimes - Published | Experts align with Omar’s view, saying revival of Tulbul Navigation Project will yield socio-economic benefits for J&KThe Tulbul Navigation Project, stalled by Pakistan in 1987, may restart. Experts say it benefits Jammu and Kashmir. Omar Abdullah supports reviving the project. The project aims to improve navigation..IndiaTimes - Published |
Omar, Mufti spar over ‘weaponising’ water, patriotism, pro-Pakistan tiltJ&K CM Omar Abdullah's push to restart the Tulbul Navigation Project amid Indus Water Treaty discussions sparked a feud with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, who accused him of "weaponising water." The..IndiaTimes - Published | ''I’ll rise above the gutter ... ' : Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti spar over 'Tulbul project' resumptionMehbooba Mufti has criticized Omar Abdullah's call to revive the Tulbul Navigation Project amidst India-Pakistan tensions. She deemed his statements irresponsible, emphasizing that J&K needs peace, not..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indus treaty on hold till Pak stops exporting terror: JaishankarIndia's external affairs minister firmly stated that relations with Pakistan will remain bilateral, prioritizing the cessation of cross-border terrorism. He urged Pakistan to hand over terrorists..IndiaTimes - Published | With IWT in suspension, Omar argues for revival of Tulbul Navigation ProjectFollowing the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack, former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah suggested resuming work on the Tulbul Navigation Barrage in Wullar Lake...IndiaTimes - Published |
EAM S Jaishankar's BIG message to Pakistan: 'Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance till...'The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) - signed between India and Pak in 1960 - distributes waters of the Indus water system between the two nations. It allocates the eastern rivers including - Sutlej, Beas and..DNA - Published | 'Pakistan has list of terrorists that needs to be handed over': EAM S Jaishankar reiterates India's stanceS. Jaishankar firmly stated that talks with Pakistan are contingent on addressing terrorism, emphasizing the need for them to dismantle terror infrastructure and act on the provided list of terrorists...IndiaTimes - Published |
India toughens stand on Indus Waters Treaty, this is what PM Narendra Modi said...In a no-holds-barred rebuke to Islamabad while addressing the countrymen on Monday evening, PM Modi made in clear in the most unambiguous terms that India would not reconsider its decision of putting..DNA - Published | Indus Water Treaty: India opens 2 gates of Baglihar Dam days after regulating Chenab flowAmidst rising tensions with Pakistan and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, India has opened two gates of the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River. This action, following a prior restriction of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
We act in India’s interest, not worried about world reaction: PM ModiPrime Minister Modi asserted that India would utilize its rightful share of Indus River water, following the decision to pause the Indus Waters Treaty. He emphasized that the government prioritizes..IndiaTimes - Published | 'India's water that once flowed out will now be used for country': PM Modi amid Indus treaty movePrime Minister Narendra Modi announced a significant change in India's water policy, stating that the nation's water resources will now be exclusively utilized for national benefit and not allowed to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pakistan to increase defence spending by 18% in budget amid tensions with India over Pahalgam attack: ReportAmidst escalating tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan is set to significantly increase its defense budget by 18%, exceeding Rs 2.5 trillion. This decision, driven by consensus..IndiaTimes - Published | Morning news wrap: MHA directs states to conduct mock drills, Donald Trump administration blocks billion-dollar Harvard funding; and moreThe Union home ministry has directed states to conduct mock drills for civil defence readiness amid potential tensions. Following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, India is preparing dams to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Where will you take water of these rivers?': Jamiat chief Arshad Madani on suspension of Indus treatyJamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Arshad Madani questioned the practicality of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, highlighting the river's age-old flow. This follows the government's decision..IndiaTimes - Published | UNSC to discuss rising India-Pakistan tensions after Pahalgam terror attackPakistan has requested an emergency meeting with the UN Security Council to address escalating tensions with India, citing concerns over alleged aggressive actions and the suspension of the Indus..IndiaTimes - Published |
Farooq Abdullah links Pahalgam attack to local supportFarooq Abdullah asserted that the Pahalgam terrorist attack, resulting in 26 fatalities, likely involved local support, sparking criticism from Mehbooba Mufti. Abdullah also reiterated his opposition..IndiaTimes - Published | After Fawad Khan, Hania Amir, India suspends THIS Pakistani actress's Instagram pageFrom suspending Indus Water Treaty to banning Pakistani actor's social media accounts - India is not shying away from sending a strong message against Pak-backed terrorism.DNA - Published |
Pahalgam attack: PM Modi-led CCS reviews J&K security situationFollowing the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Cabinet Committee on Security, led by PM Modi, convened to discuss India's response, granting the armed forces operational freedom. Earlier punitive..IndiaTimes - Published | Pakistan military dismisses India’s accusations, tensions soar over Pahalgam attackPakistan refuted India's claims regarding the Pahalgam attack. They accused India of backing terrorism within Pakistan. Pakistan presented Abdul Majeed's arrest as evidence. India suspended the Indus..IndiaTimes - Published |
India to close airspace for Pakistani Airlines after Pahalgam terror attack? Report claims...India has also suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, saying it will only resume talks if Pakistan stops supporting terrorism.DNA - Published | Infra constraints limit India's capacity to stop river water to Pakistan, but it can control resourcesWhile immediate stoppage of water flow to Pakistan is difficult due to infrastructure limitations, India can regulate flow during winter using existing dams, potentially impacting Pakistan's wheat..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pahalgam horror caught on cam: Zipliner inadvertently records terror attackA chilling video has emerged from the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, capturing a tourist ziplining, oblivious to the unfolding violence. Gunshots echoed in the background as terrorists targeted..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Who killed your mother?': Assaduddin Owaisi slams Bilawal Bhutto's 'blood will flow' remarkAsaduddin Owaisi criticized Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's threat regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, reminding him of his mother's assassination by terrorism. Owaisi questioned Zardari's understanding of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Ask PM Modi': Farooq Abdullah on how India should respond to Pakistan for Pahalgam attackFollowing the Pahalgam terrorist attack, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah deflected questions about India's response, suggesting reporters ask Prime Minister Modi. In response to the attack,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Provocative, communal content': Centre bans Pakistan YouTube channels, flags 'misinformation'The Indian government has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for allegedly spreading misinformation and communally sensitive content. This action follows diplomatic measures against Pakistan,..IndiaTimes - Published |
