Archive · 30 May 2025
Indus Waters Treaty: India-Pakistan Pact Under Scrutiny
Imagine two neighbors sharing a big river.
In 1960, India and Pakistan made a deal about who gets the water.
India gave money to Pakistan to help them build their water systems.
Now, because of problems between the countries, especially accusations of supporting terrorism, India has temporarily stopped the water agreement.
Pakistan relies on the river, and now they want the agreement to be back in place.
This is an ongoing issue.
The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 allocated water rights between India and Pakistan.
India paid $174 million to Pakistan to facilitate the treaty and compensate for water access.
The treaty is currently paused due to Pakistan's alleged support of terrorism, which India says violates its principles.
Pakistan relies on the Indus Basin for much of its water needs and wants the treaty reinstated.
The agreement was mediated by the World Bank after years of negotiation.
- Who
- India and Pakistan
- What
- The Indus Waters Treaty, which allocated water rights between India and Pakistan, is currently paused due to tensions over terrorism.
- When
- The treaty was signed in 1960 and paused in recent times.
- Where
- The Indus River system, primarily in India and Pakistan.
- Why
- India cited Pakistan's actions as violating the treaty's principles.
Pakistan
India
Treaty Suspension
Pakistan
Pakistan wants India to reconsider the suspension of the treaty, as it is crucial for their water needs.
India
India suspended the treaty due to Pakistan's support for terrorism.
- Treaty Signed
- 1960
- Parties Involved
- India and Pakistan
- India's Payment to Pakistan
- $174 million
- Pakistan's Rivers
- Western rivers (Indus, Chenab, Jhelum)
- India's Rivers
- Eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej)
- Mediator
- World Bank