Indus Waters Treaty remains ‘valid, binding and operative’: Pakistan Deputy PM
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has rejected India's decision to revoke the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting that the agreement remains valid and binding. The treaty, which has governed water sharing since 1960, was suspended by India following a 2025 terror attack.
Why it matters
The dispute over the treaty highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, with significant implications for regional water security and diplomatic relations.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday (June 20, 2026) said Pakistan rejects India’s decision to revoke the Indus Waters Treaty, adding that it “remains valid, binding and operative”.
The article presents the claims of Pakistani officials while providing the necessary context regarding India's suspension of the treaty.
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