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What is the Indus Waters Treaty?

The Indus Waters Treaty

About The Indus Waters Treaty

What is the Indus Waters Treaty?

The Indus Waters Treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan and mediated by the World Bank, established the rights and obligations of both nations concerning the use of the waters of the Indus River system.

What is the geography and history of the treaty?

 
Before we can understand the details of the treaty, we need to understand some key details about the Indus River system and its recent history.
 
The Indus River originates in the southwestern Tibet Autonomous Region of China, flowing through the disputed Kashmir region before entering Pakistan and draining into the Arabian Sea. It is joined by
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