Indus River system
Pakistan Faces Severe Water Crisis as India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty: Ecological Threat Report 2025
Nov 01, 2025 04:46 pm CST
The Ecological Threat Report 2025 warns that Pakistan faces an acute risk of water scarcity following India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. With 80% of Pakistan's agriculture dependent on the Indus River system and limited storage capacity, any significant reduction in water flow could threaten food security and regional stability in a conflict that has evolved from decades of cooperation to increasing confrontation.
India's Strategic Indus River Project: Transforming Water Management Before 2029 Elections
Sep 25, 2025 05:26 pm CST
India is developing a major water management initiative by connecting the Indus and Beas Rivers through a 14-km tunnel, scheduled for completion before the 2029 elections. Following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, this strategic project aims to maximize India's water utilization across northern states including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan, addressing irrigation needs and strengthening national water security.