Former Ambassador Manzoorul Haq criticized India for its unilateral decision to hold the IWT in abeyance, which he claims undermines the treaty mediated by the World Bank in 1960. The IWT is crucial as it divides control of the Indus basin rivers, granting Pakistan rights to the western rivers while India controls the eastern ones. Haq highlighted unusual variations in the flow of the Chenab river, specifically from April 30 to May 21 and December 7 to December 15 last year, as evidence of India's material breaches of the treaty.
POLITICSPublished 13 Apr 2026 • Published 4h ago
India Suspends Indus Water Treaty, Igniting Diplomatic Tensions with Pakistan
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India has put the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, violating international commitments, according to former Ambassador Manzoorul Haq. This action threatens regional peace and stability, raising concerns over potential conflicts between India and Pakistan, two nuclear powers.
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