The Indus Water Commission has begun reviewing India’s recent suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, with experts from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Water Resources, and the Commission itself assessing the legal and diplomatic implications.
Sources reveal that a think tank comprising legal and diplomatic experts will soon be established to formulate recommendations for the cabinet. The final strategy will be determined by the Prime Minister based on these findings.
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Former Indus Water Commissioner Shiraz Memon clarified that India cannot immediately halt Pakistan’s water supply, citing protections under the Vienna Convention and the extensive infrastructure needed to make any significant changes.
Pakistan is considering several diplomatic options, including lodging a formal complaint with the World Bank and engaging the United Nations, as the country prepares for an international legal battle to protect its water rights.
Any disruption to the 1960 Indus Water Treaty would have far-reaching consequences, especially for Pakistan’s agriculture and drinking water supplies, making this a critical national issue.
