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Water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan

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Indus Waters Treaty: Water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan
The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, arranged and negotiated by the World Bank, to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries. It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960 by then Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then Pakistani president Ayub Khan.

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India's Strategic Shift: Suspended Indus Treaty, Hardline Stance on Pak, Implications for South Asia [Video]

India's Strategic Shift: Suspended Indus Treaty, Hardline Stance on Pak, Implications for South Asia

In this exclusive interview, Atul Aneja, a renowned Foreign and Strategic Affairs Expert, discusses India's bold shift in foreign policy, focusing on the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Mr...

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Pakistan Accuses India Of 'Flood Retaliation' As Jhelum's Sharp Water Rise Creates Panic in POK [Video]

Pakistan Accuses India Of 'Flood Retaliation' As Jhelum's Sharp Water Rise Creates Panic in POK

Pakistani media outlets claim India released water into the Jhelum River without prior notice, causing sudden flooding near Chakothi in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Panic spread among residents along the..

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Pahalgam Horror: Targeted Hindu Killings? Ex-DGP Kumar Breaks Silence on Pahalgam Attack [Video]

Pahalgam Horror: Targeted Hindu Killings? Ex-DGP Kumar Breaks Silence on Pahalgam Attack

In this explosive interview, former DGP Mr. Kumar speaks out on the chilling Pahalgam terror attack that targeted Hindu pilgrims. With decades of experience in insurgency-hit regions, he weighs in on..

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Pahalgam Attack: Listen to the Heartbreaking Words of Shubham's Wife from Kanpur | Oneindia English [Video]

Pahalgam Attack: Listen to the Heartbreaking Words of Shubham's Wife from Kanpur | Oneindia English

Jammu & Kashmir Attack: In the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Shubham from Kanpur lost his life. Hear the emotional words of his wife as she mourns his loss and demands justice. The incident has..

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India-Pakistan BIG Standoff: Can Pakistan Attack India Begin War Over Indus Water Rights | Explained [Video]

India-Pakistan BIG Standoff: Can Pakistan Attack India Begin War Over Indus Water Rights | Explained

On April 23, 2025, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir, blaming Pakistan for cross-border terrorism. The move ends decades of controlled water sharing..

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US Spokesperson Shuts Down Pakistan Journalist On Pahalgam Attack, Reaffirms Support For India [Video]

US Spokesperson Shuts Down Pakistan Journalist On Pahalgam Attack, Reaffirms Support For India

US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce declined to comment on a Pakistani journalist’s question regarding the recent Pahalgam terror attack, reaffirming US support for India. She stressed that..

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Pahalgam Terror Attack | Pakistan in the dock as Protests erupt outside Pak High Commission [Video]

Pahalgam Terror Attack | Pakistan in the dock as Protests erupt outside Pak High Commission

In response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, angry protesters have gathered outside the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi, chanting “Pakistan must answer for the..

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