Bloomberg
Why India and Pakistan Are Fighting Over This River
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1961, is facing challenges from both India and Pakistan over water allocation and dam construction along the river system. India has objected to Pakistani-funded dam projects, while Pakistan has raised concerns about Indian water management upstream. The treaty divides the Indus River system's six tributaries between the two countries and has been revised several times since its signing.
