The treaty was intended to achieve the "most complete and satisfactory utilisation of the waters of the Indus system of rivers" in a "spirit of goodwill and friendship."

India's Indus Waters Treaty is set for review due to Pakistan's terrorism sponsorship, impacting water-sharing agreements.

India asserts the Indus Waters Treaty cannot continue in its current form, emphasizing that future agreements hinge on Pakistan ceasing cross-border terrorism activities.