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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Seeks Canada's Support to Revive Indus Waters Treaty with India
On July 20, 2026, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar requested Canadian assistance to revive the Indus Waters Treaty with India. India maintains its position remains in abeyance due to terrorism. Pakistan views the Indus Waters Treaty as a lifeline and will defend its sovereignty.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar addressed Canadian officials, urging them to support efforts to revive the Indus Waters Treaty with India. He emphasized that India had suspended the agreement, which he described as adding a new dynamic to regional security. Dar called on India to cease the weaponization of water and uphold international law. India has consistently maintained that its position on the treaty remains in abeyance due to concerns over terrorism. Pakistan has reiterated its stance that the Indus Waters Treaty is a critical lifeline for its agriculture and population, and it will not tolerate any infringement on its sovereignty.
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IndependentTimes of IndiaJul 20, 10:15 PM
Indus Water Treaty in present form no longer exists, Pak aiding terrorism: IndiaIndependentTimes of IndiaJul 20, 04:23 PM
'Weaponisation of water': Pak seeks Canada's help to revive Indus Waters Treaty with IndiaPakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar requested Canadian support for the Indus Waters Treaty. He stated India suspended the agreement, adding a new dynamic to security. Dar urged India to end water weaponization and uphold international law. India maintains its position remains in abeyance due to terrorism. Pakistan views the Indus as a lifeline and will defend its sovereignty.