Indus Waters Treaty: Pakistan will crave for water even after ceasefire, India takes a big step

Indus Waters Treaty: In 1960, the Indus Water Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan with the help of the World Bank. Under this treaty, three western rivers—Indus, Jhelum and Chenab—were given to Pakistan, while three eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas and Sutlej—were allotted to India. However, according to the treaty, both countries have also been given some limited water use exemption.

Indus Waters Treaty: On Saturday, an important consensus was reached between India and Pakistan regarding military action. Both countries have decided to stop all types of firing and military action on land, air and sea. This decision will come into effect from 5 pm today. The initiative for talks in this regard was taken by Pakistan. Sources in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of the Government of India said that no special condition has been kept before or after this agreement. Also, the Indus Waters Treaty will be kept suspended for the time being.

Steps taken after the Pahalgam terror attack

It is worth noting that on April 22, 26 people, most of whom were tourists, lost their lives in a horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. After this, India took several strict steps against Pakistan. Under these steps, the Indus Water Treaty was also temporarily stopped.

What is the Indus Water Treaty?

The Indus Water Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 with the help of the World Bank. Under this treaty, three western rivers—Indus, Jhelum and Chenab—were given to Pakistan, while three eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas and Sutlej—were allotted to India. However, according to the treaty, both countries have also been given some limited water use exemption. Under the treaty, India gets 20 percent of the total water flow, while Pakistan gets 80 percent.

Operation Sindoor and military response

India launched 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, which aimed to target terrorist hideouts located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This action was taken in response to the Pahalgam attack. India responded strongly to the unprovoked actions taken by Pakistan. Today at 3:30 pm, Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called India's DGMO. During the talks, both countries agreed to stop military action and instructions were issued to implement the order. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that "the armies of both the countries have been instructed to implement the agreement." On Monday afternoon, the DGMOs of both the countries will once again hold talks. This agreement has been reached at a time when tensions between the two countries were at their peak, and now it remains to be seen how effective this agreement proves to be on the ground level.