Indus Waters Treaty Cannot Be Suspended Unilaterally, Says Tarar

The Indus River flowing through Pakistan, a symbol of the Indus Waters Treaty 1960 dispute between Pakistan and India

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that Pakistan will not let India weaponise water. He maintained that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) cannot be changed, revoked or held in abeyance by one side alone. Tarar called the treaty an instrument of peace and stability for the region. His comments come as the Indus Waters Treaty suspended by India in 2025 remains at the centre of tensions between the two countries. Background: The Indus Waters Treaty 1960 The Indus Waters Treaty 1960 was signed after years of negotiations facilitated by…

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