Pakistan Initiates Strategic Review After India Suspends Indus Water Treaty

The Indus Water Commission of Pakistan has officially begun reviewing India’s unilateral suspension of the historic Indus Water Treaty. Experts from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Water Resources, and the Indus Water Commission are assessing the full implications of India’s move.

According to sources within the Commission, a specialized think tank comprising legal and diplomatic experts will soon be formed. Their task will be to analyze the situation comprehensively and present recommendations to the cabinet. Based on these findings, the final strategy will be determined by the Prime Minister.

Sources suggest that Pakistan holds a stronger legal and constitutional stance under international law, emphasizing that India’s decision to suspend the treaty unilaterally could face serious challenges on global platforms.

Pakistan is considering taking the matter to international bodies such as the World Bank and the United Nations. A report from the legal experts is expected soon, which will likely guide Pakistan’s diplomatic response.

Former Additional Indus Water Commissioner, Shiraz Memon, speaking to Samaa TV, clarified that India cannot immediately stop Pakistan’s water supply. He pointed out that under the Vienna Convention, suspension of a treaty is possible but not outright cancellation, and any infrastructure development to halt water flow could take up to 15 years.

The Indus Water Treaty, signed in 1960, remains a crucial agreement ensuring water sharing between Pakistan and India. Its disruption could have severe consequences, especially for Pakistan’s agriculture and drinking water needs.