Indus Waters Treaty News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Nehru's Rs 14,000 cr gift to Pakistan? Nishikant Dubey cites IWT clause to back claim
New Delhi, June 6: BJP Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey has once again targeted the Gandhi family, accusing them of favouring Pakistan at India's expense concerning the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
Desperate Pakistan wrote four letters to India, pleading reinstatement of Indus Waters Treaty: Sources
Islamabad/New Delhi, June 6: With its citizens deeply worried now about the country staring down the barrel of a major water crisis, a desperate Pakistan has written to India as many as four times, pleading New Delhi to reconsider its decision of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack which resulted in the death of 26 innocent civilians.
As Pakistan begs for dialogue, India reiterates talks and terror cannot go together
New Delhi, May 29: India on Thursday made it clear once again that any engagement with Pakistan will only be bilateral; terror and talks cannot go together; and, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain in abeyance until Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably abjures" its support for cross-border terrorism.
We would die of hunger, must defuse water bomb hanging over us: Pak Senator
Islamabad, May 23: Asserting that the country is staring down the barrel of a major water crisis, yet another Pakistani politician on Friday made a desperate appeal to the Shehbaz Sharif government to "defuse" the "water bomb" that is hanging over the country after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack which resulted in the death of 26 innocent civilians.
Pak Army spokesman parrots Hafiz Saeed's comments, warns India over Indus waters treaty suspension
Islamabad, May 23: Pakistani military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has issued a warning to India similar to that used by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Hafiz Saeed.
Indus Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan abjures support for cross-border terrorism: MEA
New Delhi, May 22: India on Thursday reiterated that any India-Pakistan engagement has to be bilateral, at the same time making it clear once again that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain in abeyance until Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably abjures" its support for cross-border terrorism.
India in no hurry to review suspension of Indus Waters Treaty: MoJS
New Delhi, May 16: The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) is in no hurry to dilute the decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, a stand taken by the Centre as part of tough measures announced against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack, a top official said on Friday.
Indus Waters Treaty suspended keeping in mind India's long term interests: Radha Mohan Das Agarwal
Bengaluru, May 15: BJP National General Secretary and Rajya Sabha Member Radha Mohan Das Agarwal on Thursday said the Indus Waters Treaty has been suspended, keeping in mind the country's long-term interests.
Desperate Pakistan 'pleads' with India to reconsider Indus Waters Treaty suspension
New Delhi, May 15: Nearly a few days into the understanding with Pakistan after the Indian Armed Forces left the Pakistani defence and military shattered, Islamabad has now reportedly written a letter to New Delhi, urging it to reconsider the decision of putting the Indus Waters Treaty which it has put into abeyance
Pakistan FM says ceasefire could be under threat if India refuses to reverse IWT suspension
Islamabad, May 13: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan could be under threat if New Delhi continues to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance and tries to divert Pakistan’s water. Dar’s statement comes after the two sides announced a ceasefire and agreed to continue it during the first phase of the direct communication at Director General Military Operations (DGMO) level hotline contact on Monday.
Gates of Baglihar Power Project Dam in J-K closed
Ramban, May 13: All gates of the Baglihar Hydroelectric power project Dam built on the Chenab river in Ramban have been closed, officials said on Tuesday.
Water treaty suspension aimed to raise 'costs of terrorism' for Pakistan: Source
New Delhi, May 11: In the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack, putting the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance was central to a strong political message sent by the Narendra Modi Government to Pakistan on the “cost of terrorism”, said a top government functionary on Sunday.
Pakistan to bring up IWT suspension in DGMO level talks with India
Islamabad, May 11: Pakistan's Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Moeen Wattoo, has said that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) suspension will be a part of the agenda of the talks with India, scheduled for Monday.
World Bank has no role beyond a facilitator on Indus Waters Treaty issue: President Ajay Banga
New Delhi, May 9: World Bank has no role beyond being the facilitator of the Indus WatersTreaty between India and Pakistan, Ajay Banga, the President of the international financial institution said.
Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty should be followed by long-term actions: Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh
Shimla, May 6: Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh has called for a resolute and decisive response against terrorism in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan and Bangladesh discuss 'regional stability'
Islamabad, May 6: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday dialled Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossein, apprising him of the escalating tensions with India while sharing concerns about "regional stability and security".
Pakistan warns of 21 per cent water shortage during Kharif season after India' water blockade
Islamabad, May 6: Pakistan' Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has issued a warning of an expected 21 per cent shortage of water availability in the country during the Kharif season amid blockade of water supplies from India. IRSA said that after India blocked water supply to Pakistan, River Chenab has witnessed a sudden decrease in water inflow. The advisory was issued after IRSA' Advisory Committee (IAC) meeting during which anticipated water availability criteria for the remaining Kharif season was approved.
J-K: Water level increases in Chenab River in Akhnoor following a significant decrease
Akhnoor, May 5: The water level of the Chenab River in Akhnoor has increased following the announcements made by the local police and administration.
J-K: Authorities urge evacuation in Akhnoor as Chenab river water level set to rise
Akhnoor, May 5: Hours after the level of water significantly changed in the river Chenab in Akhnoor area of Jammu and Kashmir, police and local administration on Monday evening announced that the water level in the river is expected to rise significantly and urged the locals to evacuate the area.
J-K: River Chenab water level drops in Akhnoor, locals back PM Modi's decision
Akhnoor, May 5: The water level in the Chenab River has witnessed a significant drop in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir, after the closure of gates at the Baglihar and Salal Dams. Locals have expressed support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty on hold, which they believe has led to the decrease in water levels.
Water, blood of our citizens can't flow together: Amit Malviya
New Delhi, May 5: BJP Information Technology cell chief Amit Malviya on Monday hailed the Narendra Modi government’s ‘muscular doctrine’ behind the decision to stop the release of Chenab river to Pakistan from Salal Dam in J&K, saying “water and the blood of our citizens cannot flow together”.
All gates of Salal Dam on Chenab River closed, significant drop in water levels witnessed in Reasi
Reasi, May 5: All the gates of Salal Dam on Chenab River were closed resulting in a significant drop in water levels in the Reasi district on Monday.
Indus Treaty suspension: Pakistan should realise threatening neighbours does lead to consequences, says former US NSA
New Delhi, May 3: India's decision to put the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack should send a strong message to Pakistan that engaging in activities that threaten their neighbours does lead to consequences, a key aide of US President Donald Trump during his first term told IANS in an exclusive interview on Saturday.
Farooq Abdullah hails Indus treaty suspension, says Jammu may now get more water
New Delhi, May 2: Describing it as the time to act, former Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Friday backed the Narendra Modi government’s decision to stop Indus water supply to Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Pakistan to issue formal diplomatic notice to India over IWT suspension
Islamabad, May 2: The government of Pakistan has decided to issue a formal diplomatic notice to India over its "unilateral decision" to put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance after the Pehalgam terror attack in which 26 innocent civilians were gunned down by four terrorists, including two Pakistanis, on April 22.
Blood and water cannot flow together: India's deft use of lawfare in suspending Indus Waters Treaty
New Delhi: In the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India has deftly used international law as a tool to achieve its longstanding objective of ending Pakistan's support for terrorism. A nuanced understanding of the logic behind putting the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance exemplifies New Delhi's use of lawfare – a euphemism to describe the use of law to gain political objectives – to end Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism.
Rivers of Resolve: Why suspending the Indus Waters Treaty is a strategic imperative after Pahalgam
The recent terrorist ambush on the innocent tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, has again exposed the rot of cross-border terror, brought into sharp focus the question of proportionality and response. Each time blood is spilled on the Indian soil by forces emanating from across the border, the nation mourns, reacts with diplomatic outrage, tightens security, and moves on.
Nawaz asks PM Shehbaz Sharif to not take aggressive stance against India
Islamabad, April 28: Three-time Pakistan Prime Minister and founder of ruling political party Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif has advised his younger brother and current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to utilise all available diplomatic resources to restore peace with India, insisting that he is against taking an aggressive position.
World Sindhi Congress blames Pakistan for water injustice and terror sponsorship
London, April 27: Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the loss of 26 lives, the World Sindhi Congress has sharply condemned Pakistan's role in "sponsoring terrorism" and accused it of longstanding injustices against Sindh's people regarding Indus water.
Flood alert issued in PoK's Muzaffarabad as locals allege sudden release of water into Jhelum
Islamabad, April 26: Alerts were issued across Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as water levels on River Jhelum rose suddenly Saturday afternoon with locals alleging release of water from the Indian side without any intimation being given to the Pakistani authorities.
Pakistan open for 'neutral, transparent and credible investigation' into Pahalgam terror attack: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad, April 26: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed the country's readiness to participate in any "neutral, transparent and credible" investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack which has brought both countries on the verge of an all-out confrontation. PM Shehhaz made this offer while addressing the passing out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy (PML) in Kakul, Abbottabad.
That was bad one: US President Donald Trump on Pahalgam terrorist attack
Washington, DC, April 26: In his first remarks following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, US President Donald Trump termed the attack a "bad one."
HM Amit Shah's meeting sends a clear message: Not a drop of water to Pakistan
New Delhi, April 25: A high-level meeting was held on Friday at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The 45-minute meeting between the Home Minister and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil focused on exploring ways to halt the flow of water to Pakistan.
Indus Waters Treaty will be held in abeyance, India tells Pakistan; points to sustained cross-border terrorism
New Delhi, April 24: A day after India announced a series of measures against Pakistan in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack, a senior official the Ministry of Jal Shakti wrote to his Pakistan counterpart conveying that the Indian government has decided that "the Indus Waters Treaty 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect".
India leverages water resources as strategic tool to tighten noose around 'rogue state' Pakistan
New Delhi, April 24: India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is not only morally justified in light of continuing cross-border terrorism but also legally defensible due to repeated procedural violations by Pakistan, several experts reckoned on Thursday.
India halts Indus Waters Treaty after Pahalgam attack, tensions set to rise with Pakistan
New Delhi, April 24: Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Ministry of External Affairs announced a series of strong measures in response, including the abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty "with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irreversibly abjures its support for cross-border terrorism."
25 Indians, one Nepali citizen killed in Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, April 23: The Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS), which met on Wednesday, was briefed in detail on the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were killed.
India welcomes Neutral expert's decision on Indus waters treaty dispute
New Delhi, January 21: India has welcomed the decision of the Neutral Expert on the Indus Waters Treaty, which upholds and vindicates its stance regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared on Tuesday.