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Pakistan to Issue Formal Notice to India Over Indus Treaty Suspension
Pakistan to serve India a formal notice over unilateral suspension of Indus Waters Treaty; strong response planned on global forums.
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by News Desk
2025-05-02
Pakistan to Issue Formal Notice to India Over Indus Treaty Suspension

Pakistan has decided to formally notify India over the unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a historic water-sharing agreement between the two countries. The move comes in response to India's abrupt halt of the treaty following the Pahalgam incident in Indian-occupied Kashmir.

According to well-placed sources, emergency legal and constitutional consultations are underway. Initial groundwork has already been completed by the ministries of foreign affairs, water resources, and law.

The decision to issue a formal notice through diplomatic channels is expected to be implemented within the next few days. Sources within the Indus Commission say the notice will demand concrete explanations from India for what Pakistan sees as a unilateral and unjustified act.

Pakistan is also weighing its options to lodge strong protests at international forums. According to officials, India’s “water aggression” will be exposed globally, and diplomatic efforts will be mobilized to pressure New Delhi into reversing its decision.

Indus Commission sources maintain that Pakistan holds strong legal precedence under the terms of the Indus Waters Treaty, and express hope that international pressure and legal obligations may compel India to reconsider.

“All steps will be taken in accordance with the law, and only after approval from the government and the federal cabinet,” the sources confirmed.

Context: Pak-India Tensions After Pahalgam Incident

The treaty issue erupted after a tragic incident on April 22, when 26 people were killed and several others injured in a firing attack at a tourist destination in Pahalgam, located in Indian-occupied Kashmir. India quickly pointed fingers at Pakistan without providing any evidence and subsequently suspended the Indus Waters Treaty.

In response, Pakistan strongly condemned the Pahalgam incident. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif even offered to cooperate with India in an impartial investigation, showing Pakistan’s willingness to engage transparently.

Despite this, India continued issuing hostile rhetoric and threats of action against Pakistan. In return, Pakistan’s political and military leadership has made its position crystal clear: any misadventure by India will be met with a robust and unforgettable response.

The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 with World Bank mediation, has withstood multiple wars and decades of tension. Its unilateral suspension by India is being seen as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability and undermines international legal agreements.
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