Pakistan, April 24 -- India's approach to the Indus Waters Treaty has sparked intense legal and political debate. Pakistani analysts and officials describe the move as a violation of international law. The dispute affects regional stability and millions relying on shared water resources.

The Indus Waters Treaty, signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, remains a binding bilateral framework governing river water distribution. Legal experts note the treaty contains no provision allowing unilateral suspension or conditional compliance. Critics argue that placing the agreement in abeyance contradicts the core international law principle of pacta sunt servanda. They maintain that any such action would be legally untenable under established ...