Why a 66-year-old water treaty is becoming the latest India-Pakistan flashpoint

cnbc.com·Priyanka Salve·2026-06-22T06:43:36.000Z
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This article covers rising tensions between India and Pakistan over access to water from the Indus River, focusing on India's threats to stop water flows and its move to suspend the Indus Water Treaty. Pakistan's defense minister warns that water insecurity could lead to war, while experts highlight Pakistan's heavy reliance on the river for agriculture and energy. The article emphasizes the potential for water to be used as a political weapon, though it notes India's technical limits in fully cutting off supply.

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