IWT will be in abeyance till Pakistan irrevocably stops sponsoring cross-border terrorism: Govt.
The Indian government has declared that the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will remain in abeyance until Pakistan ceases its support for cross-border terrorism. This decision follows a series of escalations, including a major terror attack in 2025 and subsequent military operations.
Why it matters
The suspension of a long-standing water-sharing treaty marks a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors.
India on Friday (July 3, 2026) said the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain in “abeyance” till Pakistan “credibly and irrevocably” stops supporting cross-border terrorism.
The framing focuses heavily on the Indian government's official justification and rhetoric regarding national security and terrorism.
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