Indus Water Treaty: Asymmetric obligations, unequal concessions and Pakistan's aggression

Indus Water Treaty: Asymmetric obligations, unequal concessions and Pakistan's aggressionThe Indus River System supports millions in India and Pakistan. The 1960 treaty disproportionately allocated water to Pakistan.Published on: May 01, 2026 11:39 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link The Indus River System comprises six major rivers -- the Indus, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej -- flowing through the territories of both India and Pakistan. The system sustains drinking water, agriculture and electricity generation across the Indus Basin, supporting hundreds of millions of people on both sides of the border.Indus water: The Indus basin consists of six big rivers and their smaller tributaries.

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