Twin Challenge: After India, Afghanistan Moves to Curb River Flow to Pakistan with New Kunar Dam

A view of the under-construction dam on the Kunar River in Afghanistan, with Afghan flags marking the site symbolizing Kabul’s move to restrict water flow to Pakistan amid rising regional tensions. (Image: AI Generated)

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 […]