Pahalgam Attack Sparks Diplomatic Tensions: Indus Waters Treaty in Focus

The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, has escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. In response, India suspended the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Pakistan’s Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. Bhutto’s inflammatory remarks, threatening bloodshed over water rights, have been met with strong rebuttals from Indian leaders like Shashi Tharoor, who emphasized India’s commitment to national security and its “no first use” nuclear policy. The suspension of the treaty, which governs the distribution of water from the Indus River basin, marks a significant shift in India’s diplomatic strategy. This development highlights the fragile state of relations between the two nations and raises questions about the future of water-sharing agreements in the region. Explore the implications of this diplomatic standoff and its impact on regional stability.