Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has long been recognised as one of the most durable transboundary water agreements in the world, insulating shared rivers from political shocks in South Asia for over six decades. Today, however, the treaty faces an unprecedented challenge not through formal withdrawal, but through unilateral suspension, delayed accountability, and sustained non-engagement.

These actions are no longer merely bilateral irritants; they represent a direct challenge to international law, human security, and the global commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which seeks to ensure fair management of water and sanitation for all human beings. India's decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abey...