India plans to halt Indus river water flow to Pakistan

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India plans to stop all Indus river water flow to Pakistan, stating the Indus Waters Treaty is in abeyance. Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil confirmed the government is working at the highest levels to ensure no water reaches Pakistan. This follows heightened tensions and India's rejection of arbitration rulings. The move comes amid increased water concerns in Pakistan and India's stance that arbitration tribunals under the treaty are illegally constituted.


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