Pakistan takes Indus Waters Treaty matter at global conference: Why is the issue rattling Islamabad?

Facing mounting pressure after India put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, Pakistan has now attempted to globalise the issue by hosting an "international conference" on the decades-old water-sharing pact. At the event held on Tuesday, Pakistan's top political leadership warned of serious consequences if the treaty weakens, highlighting the country's growing concerns over water security, agriculture and energy. The development comes as New Delhi continues to maintain its firm position that "blood and water cannot flow together" until Islamabad takes credible and irreversible action against cross-border terrorism.