India Halts Indus Water Treaty: Pakistan Declares 'Act of War'

India's Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty: A Geopolitical Earthquake On May 28, 2025, India announced the suspension of its 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. This decision, following a recent terror attack in Kashmir, has sent shockwaves through the region. The treaty, signed in 1960, carefully divides the waters of the Indus River and its six tributaries between the two nuclear-armed nations. Neville Lazarus, Sky News' India correspondent, states, "India's response is 'blood and water cannot flow together.'" This stark statement underscores the gravity of the situation. The treaty allocates the eastern rivers (Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi) to India, while Pakistan receives the lion's share of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab). The suspension threatens Pakistan's agriculture, which relies heavily on Indus River water. Nearly 80% of Pakistan's cultivable land is irrigated by the Indus system. This move could have devastating consequences for Pakistan's economy and its people. The video shows the Salal Dam on the Chenab River in India, a key point of contention. The imagery of the dam's powerful water flow is juxtaposed with scenes of parched land in Pakistan, highlighting the stark contrast between the two nations' water resources. While India cites concerns about terrorism and water management as justification, Pakistan views the suspension as an act of war, raising fears of further escalation. The situation remains tense, and the long-term consequences of India's decision are still unfolding. The international community is watching closely as this water dispute threatens to destabilize an already volatile region.