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Pakistan Warns of Water Crisis Amid Rising India Tensions

5/7/2025

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Pakistan is sounding the alarm as India allegedly slashes the Chenab River's water flow by a staggering 90% after halting the Indus Waters Treaty. This drastic move, triggered by a violent incident in Kashmir, jeopardizes Pakistan's agriculture, risking a 20% reduction in water supply. As tensions rise, the specter of conflict looms ominously over the region.

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Pakistan is sounding the alarm as India allegedly slashes the Chenab River's water flow by a staggering 90% after halting the Indus Waters Treaty. This drastic move, triggered by a violent incident in Kashmir, jeopardizes Pakistan's agriculture, risking a 20% reduction in water supply. As tensions rise, the specter of conflict looms ominously over the region.