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- The status of the region of Kashmir remains under international dispute, with the Indus Waters Treaty unresolved.
Pakistan Criticizes India's Indus Waters Treaty Suspension at UNGA
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What happened
At the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, stated that the sanctity and security of Makkah and Madinah were a non-negotiable red line for Pakistan. He also addressed the ongoing dispute regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, criticizing India’s decision to suspend the treaty as illegal. Sharif warned that any attempt to stop or divert Pakistan’s water would be viewed by Islamabad as an act of war.
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Why it matters
The Prime Minister called for the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb to remain open, describing them as vital routes for the global economy. The statements placed the unresolved status of the region of Kashmir and the international dispute over the IWT back into the global spotlight.
The status of the region of Kashmir remains under international dispute, with the Indus Waters Treaty unresolved.
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The geopolitical tensions could increase insurance premiums and operational risks for international shipping relying on the vital sea lanes.
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The status of the region of Kashmir remains under international dispute, with the Indus Waters Treaty unresolved.Also in this story
- The dispute over the sovereignty and status of the region involves Kashmir, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan.
- The J&K Waqf Board has issued directives concerning site management and hygiene in the region of Kashmir.
- Hydroelectric projects are progressing in the Chenab basin, operating under the framework of the Indus Waters Treaty.
- Projects are flowing through the Jammu region amid the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
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Kashmir
disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan
Related events
- India suspends the Indus Waters Treaty amid ongoing unrest in Balochistan and PoJK.
- The World Bank brokered the Indus Waters Treaty and urged India to respect the treaty governing shared river usage between the two nations.
- UN urges OIC states to maintain a unified stance on J&K amid threats to the Indus Waters Treaty and demographic changes.
- India views Kashmir as an emotional issue and has placed the Indus Waters Treaty into abeyance.
- Council discussions in Geneva brought a treaty framework regarding equitable water access to the spotlight.