Pakistan, July 7 -- For more than six decades, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has served as the cornerstone of Pakistan's water security, providing the certainty needed to develop the Indus Basin Irrigation System and sustain the country's agriculture, hydropower generation and economic growth.

Widely regarded as one of the world's most enduring transboundary water agreements, the Treaty has also played an important role in maintaining regional stability.

India's decision in May 2025 to hold the treaty in abeyance, suspend hydrological data sharing and accelerate upstream infrastructure development has introduced significant uncertainty into Pakistan's water management framework. Beyond legal and diplomatic concerns, the growing ability ...