The recent escalation in tensions between Pakistan and India has significant implications for the Indus Water Treaty, a 1960 agreement that governs water sharing between the two countries. The treaty is crucial for Pakistan's drinking and irrigation supplies.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Beijing to discuss the issue with Chinese diplomat Wang Yi. This move comes as part of a broader effort by Pakistan to highlight its stance on the conflict with India, which has been invited to several countries including Brussels.
The Mohmand dam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is a critical facility that generates hydropower and supplies drinking water to Peshawar, relying on waters from the Indus and Jhelum rivers. India had previously suspended its participation in the treaty after a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, citing Pakistan's breach of conditions.
The situation highlights the delicate balance of power in the region and the complex web of international relations between countries.