Political disputes must not affect Indus treaty: experts

Experts at a policy dialogue in Washington are urging Pakistan to maintain its commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty, despite ongoing political and security tensions with India. Per Dawn, participants argued that water-sharing arrangements should remain separate from diplomatic disputes, rejecting India's position that the agreement should be paused until regional violence ceases. The discussion highlighted the risk of water being used as a political tool, noting that a large portion of Pakistan's economy and population depend on the river system.

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