Pakistan has reaffirmed the importance of the Indus Water Treaty, responding to India's notice seeking a review of the 64-year-old agreement. India cited changes in circumstances and cross-border terrorism as reasons for the review.

Under the Indus Water Treaty, India was granted unrestricted access to the water from the ‘Eastern Rivers’, and Pakistan retained rights to that from the ‘Western Rivers'.

Islamabad: Responding to India's formal notice seeking a review of the Indus Water Treaty, Pakistan on Thursday said it considers the agreement 'important' and hoped that New Delhi will also

India on August 30 served a formal notice to Pakistan to seek a review of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) which the two nations signed in 1960

Pakistan emphasizes the importance of the Indus Water Treaty, hoping India will comply with its provisions, after New Delhi seeks a review citing changes in circumstances and cross-border terrorism. Signed in 1960,

India is seeking changes in a six-decade-old Indus water treaty and has formally notified Pakistan to amend the pact. The longstanding dispute concerning the Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects has prompted India to seek a modification in the treaty.

Foreign Office says Pakistan is committed to the full implementation of Indus Water Treaty. Responding to the queries of media persons at her weekly news briefing regarding India's notice seeking reassessment of the treaty,

India has formally requested a review of the Indus Water Treaty due to unforeseen changes and security concerns. Pakistan emphasized the treaty's significance and expressed hope for India's compliance.

The treaty grants India unrestricted access to 33 MAF from the eastern rivers (Sutlej, Beas, Ravi) annually, while Pakistan receives about 135 MAF from the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab)