Pakistan Asks Canada for Help in Indus Waters Dispute with India

Pakistan has reached out to Canada for support in resolving a dispute with India over the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, made the request during a meeting with Canadian officials. He accused India of suspending the treaty and using water as a weapon, which he said creates new security challenges. Dar urged India to stop what he called water weaponization and to follow international law. India has maintained that its position on the treaty remains on hold because of what it describes as terrorism from Pakistan. The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, governs the sharing of water from the Indus River system between the two countries. It has survived past conflicts but has come under strain in recent years. Pakistan considers the Indus River a lifeline for its agriculture and population. Dar stated that Pakistan will defend its sovereignty over water rights. Canada has not yet publicly responded to the request. The treaty is seen as a key agreement for stability in the region, and any disruption could affect millions of people who depend on the river for water and food.