Pak-India Water Dispute Accelerates
NOVANEWS
Sajjad Shaukat
Pakistan is a grave victim of water scarcity, because of being on lower riparian in relation to the
rivers emanating from the Indian-Held Kashmir (IHK). India has never missed an opportunity to
harm Pakistan since its inception; it is creating deliberate water shortages for Pakistan with the
aim to impair Pakistan agriculturally. Historically, India has been trying to establish her
hegemony in the region by controlling water sources and damaging agricultural economies of her
neighbouring states. India has water disputes with Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. Indian
extremist Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has given the concerned departments to continue
construction of dams has ordered diverting water of Chenab River to Beas, which is a serious
violation o...