India formally suspended the IWT on April 23–24, 2025, following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, citing Pakistan’s involvement in cross-border terrorism. Indian officials, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, have reiterated that the treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan credibly ends cross-border terrorism.
Surrounding this, Pakistan-based account, Daily CPEC has shared a claim stating, ” India reaches out to Pakistan under Indus Waters Treaty.”
Fact Check
Upon investigation, we found the claim to be misleading. According to a Times of India report, while the Indus Water Treaty remains suspended following the Pahalgam attack, India did communicate with Pakistan regarding a potential flood threat in the Tawi River. This communication occurred through diplomatic channels and represents a notable exchange between the two countries despite ongoing tensions. Pakistan subsequently issued warnings for areas at risk based on this alert.
However, India’s outreach was limited to providing an emergency flood warning, rather than engaging in treaty-based cooperation or negotiations.
Conclusion
Thus, from the fact check, it is evident that the viral claim is misleading. While India did make recent contact with Pakistan, it was exclusively for issuing a humanitarian flood warning regarding the Tawi River, not for reinstating treaty-based water cooperation.
