LAHORE – Pakistan has decided to issue a formal diplomatic notice to India in response to New Delhi’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Sources within the Indus Water Commission confirmed that the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Water Resources, and Law have completed legal and constitutional consultations regarding India’s recent move. The notice is expected to be delivered in the coming days.
The communication will demand a clear explanation from India for what Pakistan views as a violation of international law and treaty obligations. The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, governs the use of water from six rivers shared between the two countries and is considered a key framework for regional water cooperation.
“In addition to the formal notice, Pakistan is also considering raising the matter at international forums to expose what it calls India’s ‘water aggression’,” a source within the Commission stated. “The aim is to build a strong legal and moral case that underscores the illegitimacy of India’s actions.”
Officials remain confident in Pakistan’s legal standing, noting that the treaty cannot be suspended or terminated unilaterally under its current terms. They expressed hope that international pressure could prompt India to reverse its decision.
The diplomatic move follows India’s announcement—made in the wake of the Pahalgam incident—to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and expel Pakistani nationals from the country within 48 hours. Islamabad has dismissed the incident as a false flag operation and views New Delhi’s reaction as a pretext to escalate tensions.
