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The Water Variable in South Asia’s Security Calculus
At the two-day international environmental conference hosted by Islamabad called “Breathe Pakistan" last month, former minister Sherry Rehman remarked that "climate change knows no borders." Her comments suggested that just as the challenge of changing environmental patterns is transboundary, the…
सिंधु जल संधि को प्रासंगिक बनाए रखने हेतु अद्यतन की अनिवार्यता
30 अगस्त, 2024 को, भारत ने सिंधु जल संधि (आईडब्ल्यूटी) की समीक्षा और संशोधन की मांग पाकिस्तान को औपचारिक रूप से एक सूचना पत्र देकर की| भारत ने यह सूचना पत्र परिवर्तित हो रही जनसंख्या जनसांख्यिकी, कृषि मांगों की पूर्ति और स्वच्छ ऊर्जा विकास में…
معاہدۂ سندھ طاس کو برمحل رکھنے کے لیے از سرِ نو جائزے کی ضرورت ہے
بھارت نے 30 اگست 2024 کو باضابطہ طور پر پاکستان کو ایک نوٹس جاری کیا جس میں سندھ طاس معاہدے (آئی ڈبلیو ٹی) پر نظرِ ثانی اور ترمیم کا مطالبہ کیا گیا تھا، جس میں آبادیاتی (اور) زرعی مطالبات کی…
Indus Water Treaty Needs Updates to Keep it Relevant
On August 30, 2024, India formally issued a notice to Pakistan seeking a review and modification of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), citing concerns over shifting population demographics, agricultural demands, and the urgent need to accelerate clean energy development. The…
Water as Leverage? Improving Iran’s Treatment of Afghan Migrants
From October 14 to 15, more than 200 Afghan migrants attempting to enter Iran irregularly were reportedly attacked by Iranian border guards. HalVash, an advocacy group for the Baloch people that is based in Iran, claimed that dozens were killed…
Missed Opportunity: Pakistan’s Absence from ITLOS Climate Proceedings
The Indus Delta, where the Indus River meets the Indian Ocean, supports critical fisheries and agriculture in the region. It is especially important for Pakistan’s economy and biodiversity. However, according to a recent study, the Indus Delta and the communities…