"Pakistan is considering not giving a single drop of water"; says Union Water Resources Minister, calling it a crucial decision in the Sindh River Water Agreement.

Union Water Resources Minister C.R. Patil has stated that three projects are under consideration to stop water flow to Pakistan, calling it a critical decision in the Indus River Water Treaty with Pakistan. The minister confirmed that the plan is to withhold water completely, saying, "Pakistan is considering not giving a single drop of water." This statement followed discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Earlier, the Foreign Secretary had mentioned that India might revoke the Indus River Water Treaty as part of breaking diplomatic ties.

Patil explained that the water distribution to Pakistan will be stopped in three phases: long-term, mid-term, and short-term. "In the short-term, water will not be completely stopped, and discussions will take place regarding this. In the mid-term, plans to halt the water supply will be implemented. In the long-term, Pakistan will not receive water," he confirmed.

The Indus Water Treaty, a significant agreement between India and Pakistan regarding the sharing of water from the Indus River and its tributaries, has been in effect for over 64 years. The first disputes between the two countries over the river began during the partition period. In 1948, India temporarily halted the water flow to Pakistan, leading to complaints from Pakistan at the United Nations, claiming that India was not supplying enough water. After years of negotiations, both countries agreed to the treaty, with the World Bank facilitating the talks. On September 19, 1960, Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan signed the Indus River Water Treaty in Karachi.