INDUS TREATY
One year after Op Sindoor, India keeps gates of dams on Indus shut, maintains position on 'unjust' treaty
One year after the launch of Operation Sindoor, India has opted to keep the Indus Water Treaty suspended, marking a pivotal shift in its policy towards Pakistan, and reinforcing its stance that cooperation cannot thrive amidst terror threats.
Pakistan's Ayub Khan sought US help to annexe Kashmir after Indus Treaty in 1960
A new book reveals Ayub Khan's attempt to gain US support for capturing Kashmir after the Indus Waters Treaty. Khan linked water rights to territorial claims. He warned that US aid to India would be wasted without resolving the Kashmir issue. Kennedy offered a compromise, but Khan insisted on securing water resources.
'Atrocious, shocking': Congress slams Jaishankar over Nehru, Indus Waters Treaty remark
The Congress party has strongly criticized External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks, labeling them as "atrocious." Jaishankar accused Jawaharlal Nehru of appeasement through the Indus Waters Treaty. Jairam Ramesh countered, highlighting the treaty's benefits to India, including the Bhakra Nangal dam and Rajasthan Canal, while accusing Jaishankar of abandoning professionalism.
"Pakistan will face brunt of stoppage of Indus Treaty," says JK LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized that India's decision to halt the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan will significantly impact Pakistan's economy, especially its agricultural sector, which relies heavily on Indian water resources. He reiterated the government's commitment to combating terrorism in the region, viewing any future terrorist acts as an attack on India.
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Indus Treaty historical mistake; Govt will prepare plan to utilise waters: Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the government's plans to utilize waters allocated to Pakistan under the Indus Water Treaty for irrigation, especially in bordering states. Calling the 1960 treaty a "historical mistake," Chouhan highlighted the government's decision to suspend it following the Pahalgam terror attack.
21% water shortage expected for Kharif season in Pakistan after India puts Indus Treaty in abeyance
Pakistan is concerned about a potential water shortage. This is due to decreased water flow from India in the Chenab River. The Indus River System Authority anticipates a 21% water shortage. This shortage is expected during the early Kharif season. The decrease follows India's decision regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.
India said to have cut water flow through Baglihar dam after Indus Treaty suspension
Following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India has halted water flow through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River and plans similar actions at the Kishanganga Dam on the Jhelum. These hydroelectric dams provide India with the ability to control water release timings, a move that impacts the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan to issue formal diplomatic notice to India for unilateral suspension of Indus treaty
Following India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan is preparing a formal diplomatic notice to challenge the move. Consultations between key Pakistani ministries have concluded, paving the way for the notice to be sent through diplomatic channels.
Come to a Pakistandstill: India wields Indus Treaty as strategic weapon to isolate Pakistan over terror
India is adopting a firm stance against Pakistan due to its support for terrorism. This includes reconsidering the Indus Waters Treaty. Despite India's past efforts to foster peace and economic growth in the region, Pakistan's actions have hindered progress. Pakistan's economy faces challenges, including slow GDP growth and high inflation.
Centre plans study to look into max use of Pak's share of water under now-suspended Indus treaty
Following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, India is exploring ways to maximize its use of water from the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers. The government plans a study to determine how to utilize this water. Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil affirmed that India aims to prevent any water flow into Pakistan.
India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty
Tensions are rising between India and Pakistan over Indus water sharing. India is considering stopping water flow to Pakistan. China's dam on Brahmaputra has raised concerns in India as it could control water flow and cause flooding. India plans its own dam on Siang River. While China assures no negative impact, past incidents show potential for water-related conflicts.
Union Jal Shakti Minister Paatil to meet ministry officials today, after suspension of Indus Treaty
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Paatil, is scheduled to hold a meeting with ministry officials on Thursday following the Union Government's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, sources told ANI.
View: India can leverage water treaty to pressure Pakistan on terrorism
A scofflaw Pakistan wants rights without responsibilities. It demands eternal Indian water munificence while its military sustains export of terrorism to India. Leveraging the Indus treaty to help reform Pakistan’s behaviour offers India a bloodless path.
India-Pakistan meet on March 23-24 to discuss Indus water sharing concerns threadbare
Pakistan’s Commissioner for Indus Waters Syed Muhammad Meher Ali Shah will lead the delegation. The Indian delegation will be led by India's Indus Commissioner P K Saxena with his advisors from the Central Water Commission, Central Electricity Authority and National Hydroelectric Power Corporation.
Government taking steps to stop river waters flowing into Pakistan
The Indo-Pak relations dived further after the government scrapped the Articles 370 and 35A that gave special rights to Jammu & Kashmir.
Pakistan seeks inspection by its officials of India's Indus river basin projects
Pakistan made the request during the two-day meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) between the two countries here.
India not fulfilling responsibilities under Indus treaty: Pakistan
Sartaj Aziz said Pakistan has expressed concerns over construction of new dams by India along the Indus river system.
World Bank holds meet with India on Indo-Pakistan Indus Treaty
India's position was conveyed during a meeting World Bank representative Ian H Solomon held with senior officials of External Affairs.
India hails World Bank decision on Indus treaty
The pause was announced by Kim in letters to the finance ministers of India and Pakistan. It was also emphasised that the Bank was acting to safeguard the Treaty.
World Bank 'pauses' Indus treaty processes started by India, Pakistan
The pause was announced by Kim in letters to the finance ministers of India and Pakistan.
India wants to use water as weapon against Pakistan: Tariq Fatemi
Characterizing India's claim as "ridiculous", Fatemi said that the Jammu and Kashmir is recognised by the United Nations as an international dispute.
Cauvery, Indus Treaty and Brahmaputra: River water proving to be source of potential conflict
When threats to water security loom large and control over rivers is used to score political points, conflicts are a natural outcome.
Indus treaty must not be violated, says Medha Patkar
In the wake of terror attack on Army base at Uri, some strategic thinkers have demanded that India scrap the water-sharing treaty to pressurise Pakistan.
World Bank 'commits' to fulfil obligations under Indus treaty: Pakistan
Under the treaty, waters of six rivers - Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Indus, Chenab and Jhelum - were to be shared between the two countries.
PDP strongly objects to fiddling with Indus treaty
Any abrogation of the treaty would set a precedent and we would be loath to see China follow on the Brahmaputra, where it is we who are downstream.
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