Indus water treaty remains suspended despite ceasefire: sources

NEW DELHI/KARACHI: The Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan remains suspended, four government sources told Reuters, despite the countries reaching a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after days of deadly fighting.

The 1960 treaty regulates the sharing of water from the Indus river and its tributaries between the South Asian nations. India pulled out of it last month after a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir.

India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other’s military installations.

“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence,” he said in a post on Truth Social.

‘Indus treaty must be restored after ceasefire’

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that India’s willingness to return to the negotiation table marks a clear diplomatic victory for Pakistan, highlighting the effectiveness of the country’s military and foreign policy stance in recent days.

According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio India and Pakistan governments will start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site after they agreed to an immediate ceasefire.

Pakistan considering legal action over Indus Waters Treaty suspension

Bilala said if India is now ready to talk, it is Pakistan’s success. He credited the ceasefire not just as a battlefield achievement but as a milestone on the diplomatic front.

He expressed concern over India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, terming it a serious breach of international norms. “The Indus treaty must be restored immediately,” he said, calling on global stakeholders to ensure compliance.

The PPP chairman lauded the Pakistan Air Force for its historic performance. “The name of our air force will be written in golden letters in history,” he remarked.

He reiterated Pakistan’s long-standing position that dialogue — not conflict — is the only viable path to resolving disputes. “We always said that war is not a solution,” he added, affirming the country’s commitment to peace without compromising on sovereignty or security.