April 24, 2025 12:52 PM

Explained: Indus Waters Treaty and why India has halted it after Pahalgam attack

India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam marks a significant diplomatic escalation in its response to cross-border terrorism. On Tuesday, terrorists killed 26 tourists at the Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir—a brutal strike that has become one of the deadliest in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama attack. In response, the Ministry of External Affairs announced strong retaliatory measures, including putting the IWT i...