Pakistan is preparing to issue a formal diplomatic notice to India following New Delhi’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, according to government sources.
The move comes after urgent consultations between Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, Law Ministry, and Ministry of Water Resources. Officials say the groundwork is complete, and the notice will be delivered through diplomatic channels in the coming days.
The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, a key agreement governing water-sharing between the two nations, has been a longstanding point of cooperation despite strained ties. Pakistan is now demanding a clear explanation from India for suspending the treaty without prior consultation. Authorities are also considering taking the issue to international platforms, accusing India of “water aggression.”
This diplomatic escalation follows a deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian-administered Kashmir, which left 26 dead. India blamed Pakistan for the incident without presenting evidence and responded by suspending the treaty and closing the Wagah-Attari border crossing.
In response, Pakistan condemned the attack, offered support for a neutral investigation, and threatened to suspend the 1972 Simla Agreement. Leaders in Islamabad warn that any further aggression from India will be met with a strong and decisive response.
