Abstract:
Water security has a direct impact on human security. It is a
multidimensional challenge with complex undertones, as water security is
both an increasing concern as well as critical for sustainable
development. This paper will analyse water security challenges between
Pakistan and India in the background of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT).
Mediated by the World Bank, IWT devised a mechanism for an equitable
distribution of water between Pakistan and India. However, India has
been building a number of dams under the garb of run-of-the-river
hydroelectric projects, acquiring the capability to manipulate the flow of
water. Unaddressed Pakistani complaints can become a serious source of
conflict between India and Pakistan. This paper offers policy
recommendations that can lead to an equitable sharing of water and
lower the risk of any future conflict in an already fraught relationship
between Pakistan and India.
