India told the UN that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan ends support for terrorism, while highlighting its water initiatives and stressing the need for cooperation on global water security goals.
A Union environment ministry panel has cleared the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, amid suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, enabling new hydropower development in the region
A reporter asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric at his daily briefing on Monday about the reported statement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the Indus Water Treaty will “never be restored”.
The Indian Army’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ delivered justice after the Pahalgam terror attack, destroying Pakistani pickets. The ceasefire continues with no DGMO meeting scheduled. India remains vigilant, warning Pakistan against supporting terrorism
The Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism."
The Indus Water Treaty, signed in 1960, was working despite two wars between India and Pakistan in 1965 and 1971, not to speak of Kargil-like situations on several occasions
India has said the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) of 1960 with Pakistan will be held in abeyance with immediate effect, until Islamabad credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism
Treaty was signed between then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and former Pakistan President Ayub Khan in 1960 with the World Bank as a signatory to the pact
