Pakistan, June 9 -- A French newspaper has warned that suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty poses serious risks to water security in South Asia. The report describes the dispute between Pakistan and India as a growing regional concern. It says water must not be used as a political or strategic tool.

The report by Le Monde said India allegedly used water-related measures as political pressure following the Pahalgam incident in 2025. It noted that the treaty cannot be suspended unilaterally under its legal framework. Any changes, it said, require mutual consent between both countries.

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