Adopting a tough stance on terrorism, India gave two major blows to Pakistan in recent years. On one hand, action was taken against terrorist hideouts through Operation Sindoor and on the other hand, a decision was taken to postpone the Indus Water Treaty. Since then, anxiety regarding water is increasing in Pakistan.

Due to reduction in the water flow of rivers flowing from India, water crisis has started deepening in many areas of Pakistan. The situation is such that Pakistan is repeatedly trying to raise this issue on international forums. The interesting thing is that the country which does not take any concrete steps on terrorism, is now seen crying out for morality and law. This is the third time on New Year that Pakistan has tried to threaten India. Before this, Asim Munir and Shahbaz Sharif had given anti-India statements twice in the last 4 days.

Pakistan claims there is no basis to suspend the treaty

Pakistan’s Commissioner for Indus Waters, Syed Muhammad Mehar Ali Shah, while giving a statement on January 4, said that India’s claim of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty is not valid under international law. According to him, this treaty is fully in force and it cannot be stopped like this.

India’s tough decision after Pahalgam attack

After the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir in April 2025, India had decided to postpone the Indus Water Treaty. In response, Pakistan called it a war-like action, but India clearly said that blood and water cannot flow together.

Pakistan’s anxiety increased due to Dulhasti project

India has recently approved the 260 MW Dulhasti Phase-II Hydroelectric Project located on the Chenab River. Pakistan is further upset by this decision, because it fears that this will affect its share of water.

Pakistan is citing international law

Speaking in Pakistani channel Geo News’ program Jirga, Syed Mehar Ali Shah said, ‘There is no word like moratorium in international treaty law. According to him, India knows that it can neither abolish nor suspend the treaty, hence such words are being used.

India’s clear message

India has already made it clear that unless Pakistan takes concrete action on terrorism, normality in relations is not possible. Even on the issue of water, India’s stand is clear that national security and the lives of citizens cannot be compromised.

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