The Indus Waters Treaty, a 1960 agreement between India and Pakistan for sharing river waters, is being suspended due to Pakistan's continued support for cross-border terrorism.

India has halted the treaty's implementation after Pakistan-based groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out attacks, including the 2025 Pahalgam terror incident.

Indian officials emphasize that the treaty's current structure is outdated, requiring renegotiation due to climate change, demographic shifts, and technological advancements since the 1950s.

Pakistan's refusal to address terrorism allegations and its wasteful management of water resources—allowing 35 MAF of water to flow into the sea instead of utilizing it—has further strained relations.India has accelerated hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to add 3,500 MW of capacity by 2028.

The treaty's suspension highlights deepening distrust between the two nations, with India demanding Pakistan's compliance with international sanctions against terrorist groups.