India has issued a notice to Pakistan seeking a review of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, citing imbalances and new challenges like changing demographics, energy needs, and security concerns. This pivotal water-sharing agreement now faces pressure from evolving geopolitical and environmental factors.

With this notice, India has called on Pakistan to begin government-to-government negotiations to review the treaty under the provisions of Article XII (3)

On 30th August, India served a formal notice to Pakistan seeking a review and modification of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) under Article XII(3) of the Treaty. Article XII(3) of the IWT allows for the modification of the Treaty through a duly ratified agreement concluded between the two governments for that purpose.