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Jammu, There has been a major terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. After this attack, the Government of India has taken a tough stand against Pakistan. A CCS meeting was also held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After this, the Ministry of External Affairs has suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. It is now being said that it will directly affect Pakistan. Pakistani citizens have also been ordered to leave India within 48 hours.
The Indus Water Treaty is a historic water agreement signed between India and Pakistan in 1960. It was signed by the then Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru and the President of Pakistan Field Marshal Ayub Khan and was armed by the World Bank. The purpose of this treaty was to peacefully resolve any dispute between India and Pakistan regarding the water sharing of the Indus river system. This is the first time India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty.
About 80 percent of Pakistan’s agricultural irrigation is dependent on the water of the Indus River. India’s ban on the Indus Water Treaty will create water crisis in Pakistan and affect agriculture. At the same time, Pakistan has several hydroelectric projects related to the Indus River. In such a situation, due to lack of water, their production will be affected and the energy crisis will increase further, which is already a major problem in Pakistan.
People of Punjab and Sindh region depend on water
Millions of people from Punjab and Sindh region of Pakistan depend on this river system for drinking water. Till now Pakistan has authority over the water of Indus, Jhelum and Chenab rivers. India has authority over the water of Ravi, Beas and Sutlej rivers. While India is allowed to use limited use on Western rivers,
Indus Water Treaty postponed
The Indian government has become aggressive about the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a very important meeting of CCS. After this, the Ministry of External Affairs held a press conference. India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty to please Pakistan.
Pakistan is in a dilemma.
This decision of India will put Pakistan in a serious dilemma. Due to this agreement, a large part of Pakistan comes under irrigation. Therefore, suspending this agreement will create a crisis on Pakistan’s agriculture, industry and economy.
