Pakistan, May 19 -- ISLAMABAD - In response to India's recent threats to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, China has decided to speed up the construction of the Mohmand Dam in Pakistan, a significant project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The decision highlights the growing tensions between India and Pakistan over water-sharing agreements.

According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the concrete filling for the Mohmand Dam has now begun, marking a critical milestone in the project's accelerated construction. Initially scheduled for completion in 2026, the dam is now expected to be finished earlier, with Chinese authorities emphasizing its importance for both regional cooperation and strategic leverage.

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