India Refuses to Restore Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan

India’s Home Minister Amit Shah has clearly stated that the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will never be revived. He announced that the water which was previously being sent to Pakistan under this agreement will now be used within India.

Speaking to the Times of India, Amit Shah said:

“The water that was flowing into Pakistan will now be diverted to Rajasthan through canals. Pakistan will no longer receive this water, which it was wrongly benefiting from.”

India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty on April 23, 2025. This treaty, originally signed in 1960, was a decades-old agreement between India and Pakistan that governed the sharing of the Indus River system’s waters.

This decision was taken after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where 26 tourists lost their lives. India accused Pakistan of involvement but did not present any evidence.
Pakistan rejected the false claims from India and asked for a fair and transparent investigation.

Although both countries agreed to a ceasefire after a recent military clash, the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended. There have been no new talks to restore the agreement.

Amit Shah, who is known as one of the most powerful figures in Prime Minister Modi’s government, confirmed that India is serious about stopping Pakistan’s water share and using it within its own borders.

Recently, a Reuters report revealed that India is planning to increase the use of water from a river that currently flows into Pakistan and supports its agriculture.

Experts warn that such actions could lead to a serious conflict over water in South Asia, especially since both India and Pakistan are nuclear-armed countries.

This move could have dangerous effects on Pakistan’s farming and electricity supply:

Pakistani farmers, especially in Punjab and Sindh, rely on western rivers for irrigation. Less water could lead to crop failure and food shortages.
Large dams like Tarbela and Mangla, which produce hydropower, would also be affected due to reduced water levels, leading to less electricity production.

The Indus Waters Treaty was signed with the involvement and guarantee of international organizations like the World Bank and the United Nations.
Pakistan may raise this issue at global forums, including the UN, to protect its rights under the treaty.

In a strong response, former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari warned that if India does not restart the treaty, serious consequences may follow.
He said:

“If India blocks our water, then Pakistan will use all six rivers, and the situation could lead to war.”

This warning reflects the growing tension between the two countries over water and security.

This decision by india poses a big threat to Pakistan’s agriculture, energy production, and regional peace. Without urgent efforts to solve the issue through dialogue and diplomacy, the situation may turn into a serious conflict between the two neighboring nations.