India Sets New Condition on Indus Waters Treaty
India has stated that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will not operate in its current form unless Pakistan permanently ends cross-border terrorism. Government sources said any future revival of the river-sharing agreement would require renegotiation under a revised framework, with water-sharing provisions restored only if Pakistan takes credible action against terrorism.
The Indian government clarified that it is not currently considering withdrawing from the treaty but reserves the right to terminate any agreement that is against its national interests. India had placed the treaty in abeyance following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians, and subsequently launched Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan.
Officials also rejected Pakistan’s claims that India’s actions caused water shortages, arguing that Pakistan’s own infrastructure issues, water management challenges, and provincial disputes are responsible. India further accused Pakistan of repeatedly delaying its hydropower projects on western rivers through prolonged objections and international dispute mechanisms, despite the treaty allowing such projects under specific conditions.
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