India’s activities following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty have raised concerns over the growing water-related risks facing Pakistan, according to a report.

The report highlights a rising level of concern and warns that the situation should not be overlooked. It points to developments taking place month by month and their potential implications for Pakistan’s water security.

The report notes that nearly 200 million people in Pakistan depend on the waters of the Indus River system for their livelihoods and other essential needs, making the issue a matter of significant national importance.

India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty on April 23, 2025. According to the report, developments since the announcement indicate a possible shift in India’s approach to hydropower development.

It states that India’s water-related activities appear to be moving beyond individual, project-specific hydropower development towards a more integrated strategy involving the management and diversion of water flows.

The report further draws attention to the potential strategic and diplomatic consequences of these developments, stressing the need for Pakistan to closely monitor changes in the region’s water dynamics.

The findings have also renewed discussion over Pakistan’s diplomatic response and the importance of addressing emerging water-security challenges through legal, diplomatic and strategic channels.