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Pakistan Reviews India’s Suspension of Indus Water Treaty
Pakistan forms a think tank to review India’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. Legal experts’ opinion to guide future strategy.
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by News Desk
2025-04-26
Pakistan Reviews India’s Suspension of Indus Water Treaty

The Indus Water Commission of Pakistan has begun reviewing India’s recent suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, a move that has escalated tensions between the two neighboring nations. Sources close to the commission revealed that a think tank is being established, consisting of experts from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Water Resources, and the Indus Commission. This body will thoroughly assess the implications of India’s unilateral action and present its findings to the Pakistani cabinet.

The think tank’s report, which is expected to be provided on an urgent basis, will play a crucial role in shaping Pakistan’s next steps. Following the delivery of this report, Prime Minister Imran Khan will decide on the appropriate course of action based on expert recommendations.

Sources from the Indus Water Commission have pointed out that Pakistan's legal and constitutional position on the treaty is stronger than India’s. They assert that India’s suspension of the treaty is a wrongful unilateral action, deviating from the agreed framework of cooperation that was established in 1960 with World Bank mediation.

According to informed sources, Pakistan is contemplating various legal and diplomatic measures in response. These include approaching the World Bank, the institution that facilitated the treaty, and possibly taking the matter to the United Nations. The situation has prompted serious concern in Pakistan, as the country views water as a critical resource for its 240 million citizens.

The escalation follows India’s recent announcement of the suspension of the treaty, citing the Pahalgam incident in occupied Kashmir as a pretext for the move. Pakistan has responded firmly, making it clear that any attempt to stop or divert water flow would be seen as an act of war. This bold stance underscores the strategic importance of water resources in the region and Pakistan’s determination to protect its rights under the treaty.

 
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