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Indus Waters Treaty, a 125km railway line, and Pakistan nationals in India

Apr 28, 2025
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Indus Waters Treaty Basics

  • The Indus Waters Treaty allocates the eastern rivers to India and western rivers to Pakistan, defining their water use rights specifically.
  • India can fully use eastern rivers but has restrictions on western rivers reserved for Pakistan, allowing limited use under strict conditions.
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Pakistan's Heavy Dependence

  • Pakistan heavily depends on the western rivers for irrigation, electricity, and drinking water.
  • India's reliance on these rivers is much less, making the treaty a crucial lifetime resource for Pakistan.
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Impact of Suspending the Treaty

  • Putting the treaty on hold doesn't mean India can abruptly stop water flow to Pakistan, as rivers cannot be switched off.
  • India can create small dams or reservoirs to introduce flow uncertainty, which can significantly disrupt Pakistani agriculture and economy.
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