Pakistan has reaffirmed the importance of the Indus Water Treaty, responding to India's notice seeking a review of the 64-year-old agreement. India cited changes in circumstances and cross-border terrorism as reasons for the review.

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.

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,

The treaty grants India unrestricted access to 33 MAF from the eastern rivers (Sutlej, Beas, Ravi) annually, while Pakistan receives about 135 MAF from the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab)

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.

India has formally served Pakistan a notice seeking a review of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, citing major changes in circumstances. The Modi government points to altered demographics, clean energy needs,

The treaty between India and Pakistan was signed on September 19, 1960, for the use of water available in the Indus and its tributaries. It was signed in Karachi by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then Pakistan President Mohammed Ayub Khan after nine years of negotiations arranged by the World Bank.