Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil announced that the Indian government is taking steps to ensure that Pakistan does not receive any water from the Indus river system. He clarified that while the Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance, efforts are underway to prevent water from flowing across the border. This initiative is being monitored closely at the highest levels, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah overseeing the developments. Patil expressed confidence that the government would achieve its goal of halting water flows to Pakistan in the coming years. These remarks come in the context of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly following a recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Additionally, India has rejected the authority of the Court of Arbitration related to the treaty, asserting that any decisions made by the tribunal are considered illegitimate. Meanwhile, Pakistan is grappling with water shortages, especially in Karachi, where approximately 70% of the city is facing supply disruptions, attributed to administrative issues and uncertainty over future water flows from the Indus river system.