India Warned Against Its Hydro Terror

India warned against its hydro terror

The National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday, declaring that any move by India to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) would be considered an "act of war". The lower house also approved the Gas-Fired Power Plants Bill 2025, despite opposition. The session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, began with opposition member Iqbal Afridi pointing out a lack of quorum, leading to a 15-minute suspension of proceedings. Following the qu…

Pakistan’s lifeline at risk: Sherry urges action on Indus Waters Treaty crisis

Senator says over 240m Pakistanis effectively held hostage by these escalating pressures.

Editorial Analysis The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960 between India and Pakistan, has been a rare example of how an agreement can survive constant tensions, wars and nuclear threats. But after the recent Pahalgam attack, which killed tourists, India has thrown the agreement into limbo for the first time by unilaterally stopping the flow of water for 24 hours, then suddenly abandoning a rail. The move has not only diploma…

There are 153 countries to share cross-border waters. Associated with geopolitical interests, the lack of this natural resource can “increase friction between coastal states”. In addition to the risk of conflict, they face internal challenges.

The Indu Water Treaty provides water to 80 per cent of Pakistani farms from three rivers that originate in India.

NA Passes Resolution Condemning India’s Move to Suspend Indus Waters Treaty

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution condemning India’s attempts to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Moeen Wattoo Federal Minister for water presented the resolution, emphasising that the indus Waters Treaty is Pakistan’s lifeline and cannot be unilaterally terminated by India under any circumstances, the resolution called on the government to take concrete steps to counter India’s unlawful actions. …