India has paused the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. The move signals India’s growing frustration over continued cross-border terrorism. The government demands Pakistan completely and permanently renounce support for terrorism to resume the treaty.

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• India halts Indus Waters Treaty over Pahalgam terror attack
• First-ever suspension since treaty signed in 1960
• 26 tourists killed in Pahalgam; India links attack to cross-border terror
• India says treaty paused until Pakistan stops supporting terrorism
• Past attacks (Pulwama, Uri) didn’t trigger treaty suspension
• Options for India: build water storage, halt data sharing
• Pakistan relies heavily on Indus River System
• Disputes go to Indus Commission, then World Bank’s neutral expert
• India won earlier dispute over Kishenganga project
• Treaty can’t be unilaterally ended; Vienna Convention cited for guidance