The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty has led to a mixed response. While some see it as a justified response to terrorism, many are worried about escalating tensions and potential humanitarian impacts on Pakistan. Legal debates about the treaty's suspension and skepticism regarding the immediate feasibility of redirecting water have also arisen. The public is divided, with opinions ranging from support for India's decisive actions to calls for peaceful resolution and concerns over long-term geopolitical consequences.

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&gt;Pakistan to Challenge India's Suspension of Indus Water Treaty (April 29, 2025):
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&gt;Legal Action Planned: Pakistan is preparing international legal responses to India’s suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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&gt;International Forums: Islamabad is considering action through the World Bank, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the Permanent Court of Arbitration, citing possible treaty violations under the 1969 Vienna Convention.
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&gt;India's Justification: India claims the suspension is due to Pakistan’s alleged support for cross-border terrorism. Pakistan denies involvement in the Kashmir attack that killed 26 people.
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&gt;Escalating Tensions: Pakistan suspended trade and closed its airspace to India, warning that interference with its water supply would be considered an act of war.
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&gt;Water Dependency: The Indus River system supports 80% of Pakistan’s irrigated agriculture and hydropower. Any disruption could have serious implications for its water security. 

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SS: Here’s a concise summary of the article:

Pakistan to Challenge India's Suspension of Indus Water Treaty (April 29, 2025):

Legal Action Planned: Pakistan is preparing international legal responses to India’s suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

International Forums: Islamabad is considering action through the World Bank, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the Permanent Court of Arbitration, citing possible treaty violations under the 1969 Vienna Convention.

India's Justification: India claims the suspension is due to Pakistan’s alleged support for cross-border terrorism. Pakistan denies involvement in the Kashmir attack that killed 26 people.

Escalating Tensions: Pakistan suspended trade and closed its airspace to India, warning that interference with its water supply would be considered an act of war.

Water Dependency: The Indus River system supports 80% of Pakistan’s irrigated agriculture and hydropower. Any disruption could have serious implications for its water security.

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Affectionate_Bee6434

The world bank says the suspension of the treaty does not come under their purview.

Dean_46

How can a treaty signed in 1960 come under the ambit of the 1969 Vienna convention?

cvorahkiin

Let them try

Suspending a treaty is perfectly legal as per Article 60 of the Vienna Convention. Our actions are all legally watertight

Completegibberishyes

DontKnowIamBi

None of your ministers have shown any condolence about this heinous act, but these terrorist supporting people are telling India coward, illegal.

Shambhuswaraj

DakuMangalSinghh

uska baap yaha chord ke gaya tha ya uski bua

This-Pressure-7267

If Nepal were to do the same, half of India would face draught.


Cutting off the natural flow of water is a b*tch move! Grow up India!

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The government also called an all party-meeting for tomorrow. 

Defense minister and home minister to speak and address.

Griffindor-69

The all party meeting looks like serious shit.

arghyaghosh0104

Here are 5 major announcements made by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA):

**Suspension of Indus Waters Cooperation**: India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, under which 39 billion cubic meters of water from the Indus River system flows from India into Pakistan annually. The treaty, which governs the sharing of river waters between the two countries, has long been considered a symbol of cooperation even amid years-long conflict.

**Closure of Attari-Wagah Border**: The iconic Attari-Wagah land crossing, a critical point for trade and people-to-people contact between India and Pakistan, has been shut down with immediate effect.

**Ban on Pakistani Nationals Entering India**: The entry of Pakistani citizens into India has been suspended indefinitely. This includes both visa services and cross-border travel permits.

**Expulsion of Military Advisors**: All military advisors posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi have been expelled, signalling a downgrade in military-to-military diplomatic engagement.

**Reduction of High Commission Staff Strength**: India has asked Pakistan to reduce its diplomatic presence in New Delhi to a skeletal staff of 30, effectively slashing the mission's current operating capacity of 55

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SaanvliKudi

Knight-Peace

If terrorists are not held accountable, they will attack again because they know they can get away with it.

The-M0untain

As India is the upper riparian country, it had all the cards, and Pakistan depends on the Indus Valley Basin for a majority of its domestic needs. The treaty was not at all favorable to India, but the then Prime Minister Nehru went ahead with it, thinking that it would help foster some cooperation with Pakistan. Obviously, that never happened. India and Pakistan have gone to war four times after it, along with multiple skirmishes over the decades, but India has upheld its part of the deal throughout.


In 2019, after the Pulwama terror attack, India, which was using only 14% of its mandated 20%, started using the full 20% of its own share, which Pakistan didn’t like. Now, there are talks of suspending the treaty entirely. 


The Indus Water Treaty does not have an exit clause as it was meant to last indefinitely. Generally, India has a good reputation for honoring its treaties, but I wonder on what basis it could get out of this one. Without an exit clause, it’s difficult, but following the maxim rebus sic stantibus, a party may no longer be bound by a contract if there has been a fundamental change in the circumstances that existed at the time it was signed, though the claim is tenuous. Or by mutual consent of both countries, though i don't see that happening. 


Though this is an existential threat to Pakistan, realistically India cannot do much to divert much of the water immediately. It would take 10-15 years to do that. 

Affectionate_Bee6432

This should have been taken long back. Good that the government has paused the treaty. 
In reality i think it would take years to build dams and to divert flow, but India should not back down and should keep it as is.

saw_nick

Was about to post the story!

Glad you did it first!

It's a very substantial development as Indus water treaty is a major pact between the two countries that hadn't been touched.

Pakistan is a failed military state masquerading as an 'Ally to the west Democratic nation'. Situations are certainly starting to stirr up. Water is a very precious commodity in Pakistan owing to the extensive irrigation policies from British Era till now.

I think we may see further rising in tensions between these two states, with this being the accelerator.

Holy Fuck

Hrit33

I wonder if this is just posturing or will they actually stop the water to Pakistan?

Shubh_K30

armchairphilosipher

is there a way to verify that India will actually stop or divert water flow to Pakistan ? 

current suspension means basically no data sharing, no 'obligation' to share the water under the treaty.


Asking because if they actually do what they say, we should see Pakistan crying to China and potentially resulting in upstream water from China getting siphoned.

theenigma017

&gt;India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, under which 39 billion cubic meters of water from the Indus River system flows from India annually.

It's really shocking that we're at this point. Truly... It's just so sad to see what's happened, to be honest. I mean, the fact that the Indus Waters Treaty, which has been a symbol of cooperation for so long, has had to be suspended... well, it just shows how grave the situation is. It's a necessary move, of course, protecting our citizens is paramount, and it's incredibly concerning how this has unfolded. A lot of us are just praying for peace and safety now. I hope things improve quickly.

Tremenda-Carucha

That’s it? Israel sent Palestine back to Stone Age when they attacked civilians

Minute_Tea3754

All party meeting called. RIP PAK (1947-2025)

Murky_Code_

another exciting step on the way to global collapse, war and devastation.

this time, we'll get to watch it all live, wearing our favorite team's colors.

seattle_lib

ArtNo6305

The indus water, ik it's a dumb question but how would india stop it suddenly? Like the treaty had restricted india on building dams though and even if india starts building it would take months and year.

I am genuinely curious because I don't think it will affect them overnight but surely it would affect Pakistan in later.

( pleasw don't downvote me I am just a curious person so yeah I would appreciate your reply 😭😭)

Gullible_Ad_1395

Bearish on pakistan long term. They’re gonna get ecologically decimated slowly over the course of decades.

Western_Context8987

Wow yet another war. The world really can’t get a break huh.

kingOofgames

Extra-Beginning-5927

I can't imagine the consequences of India's attack on Pakistan. To be honest, the various problems exposed by the Indian army are really speechless. Submarines were detonated in their own ports, military aircraft crashed regularly, and the logistics system was poor and corrupt. Such an army has almost no combat effectiveness. Why can't Indians live in peace with their neighbors? You have terrible relations with almost all your neighbors, and your military capabilities are not enough to deter them. Can you solve all this in a peaceful way? China is watching all this, please don't act rashly.

One-Conflict2062

Is there any evidence Pakistan was behind the attack? Kashmir is a delicate place on the best of days, it could well have been a domestic Islamist group.

seasidepeaks

It means nothing, bastards never followed the treaty. 
Ab toh Tandav hoga... All bets are off. 

From 2019 to now, enough preperations have been done by India. All scenarios have been game tested. 

For Modiji to go and give speech in English to Biharis that he will pursue the terrorists and their handlers to the end of the Earth is a BIG BIG message. He doesnt do empty promises.

redreddit83

There are already 30,000+ ceasefire violations since the shimla agreement , we literally have fought kargil and pulwama surgical strikes at this point

That agreement was " for name " only

CartographerOwn3656

Nothing.

Shimla Agreement was not worth the ink wasted to write it. In lieu of 'peace talks' it was just lies; and neither was the LoC maintained as inviolable. 

Shimla was a farce, since inception.

The_Glum_Reaper

It means that LOC is not sacrosanct anymore. We can cross it and close of the border crossings which are being used by terrorists to come to India.

Frequent-Hunter532

&gt; In Jammu and Kashmir, the line of control resulting from the ceasefire of 17 December 1971, shall be respected by both sides without prejudice to the recognized position of either side. Neither side shall seek to alter it unilaterally, irrespective of mutual differences and legal interpretations. Both sides further undertake to refrain from the threat or the use of force in violation of this line.[5][4]

LOC doesnt exist anymore.

evammist

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