Since India decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, tensions with Pakistan have escalated. The IWT, established in 1960, governs the sharing of water from six major rivers flowing through both nations. India's suspension has disrupted normal water flows to Pakistan, which relies on the Indus river system for over 70% of its irrigation needs. In retaliation, Pakistan has sought to build an international legal case against India, appealing to organizations such as the United Nations (UN) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Pakistan has also framed the issue as a matter of regional peace and security, leveraging its position as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council to garner international attention. Meanwhile, India is focused on completing delayed infrastructure projects on these rivers and argues that the Treaty is outdated, needing renegotiation to reflect current realities, including population growth and climate change. The ongoing deadlock raises the potential for legal or diplomatic confrontations, with Pakistan threatening further action if its water security is compromised.