Former diplomats analyze India’s notice to Pakistan over Indus Waters Treaty

Jan 27, 2023

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Hours after India issued notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of September 1960 after Islamabad's actions adversely impinged the provisions of the treaty, according to sources, Former Indian diplomats analyzed New Delhi’s move and expressed their opinions over the prolonged issue. The notice was conveyed on January 25 through respective Commissioners for Indus Waters as per Article XII (3) of the IWT. The objective of the notice for modification, according to sources, is to provide Pakistan with an opportunity to enter into intergovernmental negotiations within 90 days to rectify the material breach of the IWT. This process would also update IWT to incorporate the lessons learned over the last 62 years.