Pakistan's appeal to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) comes after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a crucial agreement that has governed water-sharing between the two nations since 1960. The suspension was announced on April 23, 2025, following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, most of them tourists. Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, delivered a formal letter from Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, urging the UNSC to call on India to restore the treaty and resume cooperation. The Indus Waters Treaty allocates the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers primarily to Pakistan, making it essential for the country's agricultural sector. The treaty's suspension raises serious concerns about water access in Pakistan, which has historically endured wars and tensions while maintaining this agreement. India's justification for the suspension centers on national security, linking it to ongoing cross-border terrorism. The situation now poses a significant challenge to the bilateral relationship, with Pakistan seeking to internationalize the dispute.