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India Stands Firm on Indus Treaty Despite Pakistan’s Water Warning

Published: 14 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

MEA said there is no change in India's position on the Indus Waters Treaty after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that any attempt to stop Pakistan's water would cross a "red line" and invite a strong response. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that India's stance remains unchanged.

Key Takeaways

India continues to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, linking its future to Pakistan ending support for cross-border terrorism, while Pakistan maintains that the treaty remains valid and binding.

Sources

Mint, Outlook India