India, May 21 -- The brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir - claiming the lives of 26 innocent tourists - has not only shocked the nation but reignited a serious conversation about India's ongoing relations with Pakistan, especially in the context of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The gruesome nature of the attack has prompted a broader reassessment of strategic, diplomatic, and humanitarian ties between the two countries. One major outcome of this reassessment is a renewed scrutiny of the IWT - an agreement that has endured since 1960, but now appears increasingly outdated given Pakistan's repeated provocations.
In a significant development for the first time since the Treaty's inception, Pakistan has expressed a willingn...