A river that has flowed peacefully for centuries is suddenly at the center of one of South Asia's most dangerous disputes. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning, saying Pakistan could go to war if it believes India's actions threaten its water security. The statement comes amid growing tensions over the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a decades-old agreement that has survived wars, political crises, and diplomatic breakdowns. But is this really about water alone? Or is there a much bigger story unfolding beneath the surface?
Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
One app.
Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles. One news app.
Pakistan's Biggest Fear? India's Water Strategy
Pakistan
India
Khawaja Asif
Indus
World Bank
Pahalgam
My Life XP
National Security
New Delhi
Terrorism
Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member?
Sign in here
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member?
Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member?
Sign in here
Our Picks