Question

answer the following questions about Indus Water Treaty:
a. In which year was the Indus Water Treaty signed?
b . Explain why the Indus Water Treaty was necessary for Pakistan.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

a) 1960

The Treaty was signed at Karachi by Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan, Shri Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Indian Prime Minister and Mr. W.A.B. If of the World Bank on 19th September, 1960. The Treaty however is effective from 1st April, 1960 (Effective Date).

b) According to this treaty, the eastern rivers are allocated for exclusive water use by India after the permitted water uses in Pakistan before they cross finally into Pakistan. ... For this purpose, treaty creates the Permanent Indus Commission, with a commissioner appointed by each country.