Pakistan lashes out at India for ‘weaponisation of water’ over baseless allegations at UN

Why in news

Pakistan accused India at the UN of 'weaponising water' following India's unilateral suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty obligations in April 2025.

Background

India and Pakistan clashed at the UN regarding the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan linked water issues to terrorism allegations, while India argued that climate change and technological shifts necessitate treaty amendments.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyIndus Waters Treaty: A water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan signed in 1960
• FactIndia suspended treaty obligations in April 2025

For Mains

Q. Analyze the challenges in maintaining transboundary water treaties in the face of climate change and geopolitical tensions in South Asia.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Climate-Security Nexus: Linking water resource management with counter-terrorism and national security narratives
• Treaty Obsolescence: Conflict between 1960 treaty frameworks and modern technological/climatic realities
• Hydro-politics: Use of water as a tool of coercive diplomacy in bilateral relations

Keywords: Hydro-politics · Transboundary Water Management · Climate Adaptation · Indus Waters Treaty · Water Security

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