India has officially sought a review of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), a water-sharing agreement established in 1960 with Pakistan and facilitated by the World Bank.

Under the Indus Water Treaty, India was granted unrestricted access to the water from the ‘Eastern Rivers’, and Pakistan retained rights to that from the ‘Western Rivers'.

The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered in 1960, allocates water from six rivers between the two nations. Under the treaty India controls the water from the Beas, Ravi, and Sutlej (eastern rivers), while Pakistan has rights over the Chenab, Indus, and Jhelum (western rivers).

India on August 30 served a formal notice to Pakistan seeking a review of the agreement citing “fundamental and unforeseen” changes in the circumstances and impact of the persistent cross-border terrorism,

India has issued a notice to Pakistan seeking a review of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, citing imbalances and new challenges like changing demographics, energy needs, and security concerns. This pivotal water-sharing agreement now faces pressure from evolving geopolitical and environmental factors.

India is seeking changes in a six-decade-old Indus water treaty and has formally notified Pakistan to amend the pact. The longstanding dispute concerning the Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects has prompted India to seek a modification in the treaty.

Foreign Office says Pakistan is committed to the full implementation of Indus Water Treaty. Responding to the queries of media persons at her weekly news briefing regarding India's notice seeking reassessment of the treaty,

India has formally requested a review of the Indus Water Treaty due to unforeseen changes and security concerns. Pakistan emphasized the treaty's significance and expressed hope for India's compliance.

India has served a formal notice to Pakistan seeking review and modification of the Indus Water Treaty, highlighting fundamental and unforeseen changes in circumstances that require a reassessment of obligations under various Articles of the Treaty.