Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Jun 7: Following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India in the aftermath of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, Pakistan has reportedly sent four letters to New Delhi urging the reinstatement of the landmark agreement, sources told India Today.

The 1960 treaty, brokered by the World Bank, governs water-sharing between India and Pakistan. It was put on hold after the brutal terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources made its first appeal before India launched Operation Sindoor and followed up with three more letters after Indian strikes targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

India’s Jal Shakti Ministry has forwarded Pakistan’s appeals to the ministry of External Affairs for consideration.

In a parallel move, Pakistan also sought the World Bank’s intervention, but the global financial body declined to mediate, stating it would not interfere in the matter.

As per the treaty, India has control over the eastern rivers Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi while Pakistan holds rights over the western rivers Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab.

In a recent address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning to Pakistan, declaring that ‘water-sharing and cross-border violence cannot coexist.’ India has made it clear that the suspension will remain in force until Pakistan provides credible and lasting assurances that it will end support for cross-border terrorism.