Indus water pact to stay suspended, asserts India

The Indian government has reaffirmed its stance on the Indus Waters Treaty, stating that it will remain suspended until Pakistan takes concrete steps to stop supporting cross-border terrorism. This decision was reiterated on Friday, with the government emphasizing that the treaty will be held in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for such activities. The ministry of external affairs has been closely monitoring the situation and has made it clear that India's position on the treaty remains unchanged. The Indus Waters Treaty is a vital agreement between India and Pakistan that governs the sharing of water resources from the Indus River and its tributaries. The treaty has been a subject of contention between the two countries, with India seeking to ensure that Pakistan does not use the treaty to support terrorist activities. The Indian government has been firm in its stance, emphasizing that the treaty will only be reinstated once Pakistan takes credible and irreversible steps to stop supporting cross-border terrorism. The suspension of the treaty has significant implications for the water sharing agreement between the two countries, and India is closely monitoring the situation to ensure that its interests are protected. The government's decision to keep the treaty in abeyance is a clear indication of its commitment to preventing the misuse of the treaty by Pakistan. The Indian government is also exploring other options to ensure that the water sharing agreement is used for the benefit of the people of India, rather than being exploited by Pakistan to support terrorist activities.