Water Crisis in Pakistan 4 Urgent Letters to India
Pakistan’s Water Crisis Warning
Pakistan warned of a severe water crisis, claiming it could “die of hunger” without resolution. This follows India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack.
The statement reflects tensions over water sharing. Pakistan’s concerns were raised in diplomatic letters to India, highlighting the crisis’s urgency.
Background of the Dispute
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, governs water sharing of six rivers between India and Pakistan. India controls Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, while Pakistan relies on Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab. Tensions rose after the Pahalgam attack, killing 26, mostly tourists.
India suspended the treaty, citing Pakistan’s alleged terrorism support. This led to fluctuating water flows, worsening Pakistan’s water shortage.
Pakistan’s Claim of Crisis
Pakistan’s government and military warned that India’s actions threaten its survival. Army Chief Asim Munir called any move to stop water an “act of war.”
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif labeled the suspension a “weaponization of water.” Posts on X echoed fears of famine if the crisis persists. Pakistan’s economy, already strained, faces further risks from disrupted agriculture.
The Four Letters to India
Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources sent four letters to India, urging treaty reinstatement. Written by Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza, they were sent before India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025. The letters expressed willingness to renegotiate the treaty. They highlighted Pakistan’s dependence on Indus basin waters for 80% of its agriculture. India has not publicly detailed the letters’ contents.
India’s Response
India rejected Pakistan’s calls for dialogue, insisting talks remain suspended until Pakistan stops sponsoring terrorism.
At a UN conference in Tajikistan, India’s Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh accused Pakistan of violating the treaty through terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Pakistan feels the “heat” of the suspension. India is fast-tracking four hydropower projects on rivers flowing to Pakistan, escalating tensions.
Broader Implications
The suspension threatens Pakistan’s agriculture and hydropower, critical for its economy. Satellite data shows India’s dam operations causing erratic water flows into Pakistan.
China is accelerating a dam project in Pakistan to counter the crisis. The dispute risks further diplomatic and military escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Global concerns grow over potential nuclear conflict.
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