India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan After Terror Attack: What’s at Stake?

India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in response to a recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, blaming Pakistan for supporting cross-border terrorism.

The treaty, signed in 1960, governs the sharing of crucial river waters between the two countries, and its suspension could have severe consequences for Pakistan, which relies heavily on these rivers. Experts note that India has several options to restrict water flow, potentially impacting Pakistan's agriculture and economy. Pakistan has condemned India's move, calling it a 'knee-jerk' reaction and warning of serious repercussions.

The situation has heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with both sides preparing for further diplomatic and strategic responses.