The Indus Waters Treaty's Toxic Legacy: A Kashmiri Perspective on India and Pakistan's Water Wars The recent outburst from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's comments on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has shed light on a long standing issue that continues to fester between the two nations.
The treaty, signed in 1960 by India and Pakistan, aimed to resolve water disputes over six rivers, including the Chenab, Jhelum, and Sutlej.
Implementation of the treaty has been plagued by controversy and injustice towards Kashmir.