Twin Challenge: After India, Afghanistan Moves to Curb River Flow to Pakistan with New Kunar Dam
Pakistan’s water troubles are mounting, as Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has begun constructing a dam on the Kunar River, a move that could significantly cut the water flow to Pakistan. The decision follows escalating tensions along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border and mirrors India’s earlier move to suspend parts of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror […]
PM Modi Puts Indus Waters Treaty in Abeyance, Calls It ‘Nehru’s Blunder’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government had taken a “historic decision” by putting the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, calling it a move in the best interests of India’s citizens and farmers. Participating in a 19-hour debate in the Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor, Modi described the 1960 treaty signed by then […]
India Refuses to Recognise Court of Arbitration’s Claim Over Kishenganga, Ratle Projects
India has firmly rejected the recent ruling issued by a so-called Court of Arbitration concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects located in Jammu and Kashmir. The ruling, referred to as a “supplemental award,” was delivered by a tribunal that India has consistently opposed since its formation. “India has never recognised the existence in law […]
Pakistan Slams PM Modi’s Remarks on Indus Waters Treaty, Calls It a “Departure from International Norms”
In a strong reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan’s Foreign Office issued a statement on Wednesday calling the comments “regrettable” and “a troubling departure from international norms.” During a speech in Gujarat on Tuesday, PM Modi said that Pakistan is already feeling the heat from India’s decision […]
“Hand Over Hafiz Saeed and Lakhvi—Then Things Will Be Over”: India’s Message to Pakistan via Israel
India has issued a strong message to Pakistan, demanding the immediate handover of key terrorists responsible for decades of cross-border attacks. Speaking to i24NEWS in Israel, India’s Ambassador to Israel JP Singh said that while the ceasefire holds for now, Operation Sindoor is only paused, not over. “We’ve set a new normal. It’s an offensive […]
‘We Could Die of Hunger’: Pakistani Senator Warns of Crisis Over Indus Waters Treaty Suspension
Pakistan is facing a looming water crisis after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 Indian citizens. The move, part of India’s strong diplomatic response under Operation Sindoor, has sparked deep concern across Pakistan’s political spectrum. Speaking in the Senate, Pakistani opposition leader and […]
India-Pakistan Ceasefire is ‘Conditional’, Indus Treaty Suspension Still Stands: Key Government Sources
India has agreed to a “conditional ceasefire” with Pakistan following four days of intense military exchanges, but key sources confirm that there is no rollback on diplomatic and strategic actions, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. 🇮🇳💥🇵🇰 This development follows high-level backchannel discussions, reportedly initiated by Pakistan, and comes amidst pressure from international […]