Holding Indus Treaty in Abeyance Has No Legal Cover, Says Minister

Holding Indus treaty in abeyance has no legal cover, says minister

Ex-Indus water commissioner warns China and other upstream countries may block flow of water to India.

India’s Suspension of Indus Treaty Called Unlawful and Dangerous

Pakistan has strongly criticized India’s unilateral decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty, calling it illegal and provocative. Federal Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Moeen Wattoo warned that India’s move lacks legal backing and could be interpreted as an act of war. Treaty Still Legally Binding At a seminar on Saturday in Lahore, Wattoo stressed that India’s use of the term “holding in abeyance” has no legal basis. “This term doesn’t…

Pakistan warns UN of grave threat after India’s Indus Waters Treaty suspension

Pakistan has strongly condemned India’s reported decision to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a dangerous move that violates international law and threatens the lives of more than 240 million people. Speaking at a UN session on the protection of water resources during armed conflicts, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative, Usman Jadoon, said India’s decision undermines legal obligations under international treaties, …