Indian Weaponizing Water over a Billion People?

Indian Weaponizing Water over a Billion People? Water remains the lifeline of the subcontinent, with the Indus River system forming the backbone of agriculture and livelihoods in Pakistan. Signed after years of difficult negotiations, the Indus Waters Treaty has long been regarded as a rare example of sustained cooperation between India and Pakistan. India’s unilateral actions have raised serious concerns about the treaty’s future and the fate of the people of the region. Senior Diplomat and Chairman, Board of Governors (BoG), SDPI, Ambassador Shafqat Kakakhel, says that India’s statements regarding suspending the treaty or manipulating water flows carry serious implications. While river flows cannot be stopped instantly, selective control measures, new dam projects, and withdrawal from agreed dispute-resolution mechanisms undermine the spirit of the treaty. The agreement, brokered through the World Bank, clearly defined the rights of the two countries over the Eastern and Western rivers and established commissions and arbitration processes to manage disputes, if any. Millions of people depend on Indus waters, and any attempt to use water as leverage risks destabilizing the region. Despite rising tensions, diplomatic engagement remains possible, and the issue continues to be raised at international forums, as preserving the treaty is critical for peace, stability, and confidence-building in South Asia. Click the link to watch his exclusive talk with Tahir Dhindsa, only on SDTV. #IndusWatersTreaty #WaterAsWeapon #WaterSecurity #SouthAsia #IndiaPakistan #Hydropolitics #TransboundaryWater #HumanSecurity #RegionalStability #InternationalLaw #PeaceInSouthAsia #ClimateConflict #WaterDiplomacy #SDTV #PolicyTalk