How does the Indus Water Treaty involve Pakistan and India
Understanding the current inspection and assessment of power projects under the Indus Water Treaty by a Pakistan delegation and neutral experts in Jammu.
- The Indus Water Treaty is a water-sharing agreement between Pakistan and India, facilitated by the World Bank in 1960.
- Under the treaty, the waters of the Indus River and its tributaries are shared between the two countries for irrigation and power generation purposes.
- A Pakistan delegation, along with neutral experts, recently visited Jammu to inspect and assess Indian power projects being built along the Indus River basin to ensure compliance with the treaty.
- The inspection is crucial to address any concerns regarding the potential impact of these projects on the water flow to Pakistan and resolve any disputes between the two nations regarding water usage.
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