Untraditional War: Floods, Water, and Pakistan’s Future

When we think about war, we often imagine missiles, bombs, and guns. But in today’s world, war can also come in other shapes—through water, economy, or even information. In the case of Pakistan and India, water is becoming a new battlefield. Natural Flood or Water Terrorism? Every year, Pakistan faces heavy floods, and often the floodwater comes from India. The big question is: is this only a natural event, or is it a kind of “water terrorism”? Some people believe it is natural because India informs Pakistan before releasing water from its dams. But still, some important questions arise: 1. According to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), India is bound to inform Pakistan before releasing floodwater. But in April 2024, India suspended the treaty from its side. This means India is no longer following the rule of informing Pakistan. 2. Even if India gave notice, why did it wait until the dams were completely full? If India had opened the spillways a few days earlier, the water would hav...