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20 hours ago
- Mint
Pakistan writes 4 letters to India, urging them to reconsider decision to suspend Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistani authorities reportedly wrote letters to their Indian counterparts several times since April to reconsider the decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, sources said on Friday. India had announced its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 with Pakistan on April 23 — a day after at least 26 people were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. The Ministry of External Affairs had then said that the Indus Waters Treaty will be held in "abeyance" until Pakistan irreversibly ends its support for cross-border terrorism. Over a month later, the Hindustan Times reported that Pakistan's water resources secretary Syed Ali Murtaza sent four letters to India's Jal Shakti ministry since then, urging a review of the decision to suspend the treaty. It wasn't immediately clear when the letters were sent, but a person aware of the matter said that three of the letters were written after Operation Sindoor, the report added. Sources told the Hindustan Times that the Pakistani side continued to claim that the treaty cannot be unilaterally suspended by India and that the suspension violates the pact's provisions. The letters were said to be a response to a formal notification on April 24 from India's water resources secretary Debashree Mukherjee to her Pakistani counterpart about the decision to keep the treaty in abeyance. Mukherjee had reportedly written: 'The obligation to honour a treaty in good faith is fundamental to a treaty. However, what we have seen instead is sustained cross-border terrorism by Pakistan targeting the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.' There has been no response by India to Pakistan's letters so far. Sources, however, claimed that India 'remains firm on its decision.' External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated on April 29 that the country would not engage in talks with Pakistan until the neighbour 'credibly and irrevocably abjures cross-border terrorism.' According to the report, the Indian side has stopped sharing all data related to the flows of the western rivers – Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab – that were allocated to Pakistan under the 1960 treaty. Pakistani leaders said earlier any reduction of water flows allowed under the Indus Waters Treaty will be seen as an 'act of war.' The Indus Waters Treaty has survived four wars between India and Pakistan since its signing in 1960, making this the first time the pact has been suspended.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Interview Ashutosh Rana on whether he will join politics: ‘Have no such ambition'
Actor Ashutosh Rana has diversified his career, venturing into various fields, including acting, voiceover work, authorship, and production. However, one domain where he doesn't seem to aspire to make a mark is the world of politics. He says that he has no interest in starting his political career. Also read: Ashutosh Rana on returning to theatre after over 20 years with Humare Ram, Vicky Kaushal in Chhaava, spy universe In a candid conversation with Hindustan Times, Ashutosh shared his thoughts on potentially venturing into politics, as well as his recent return to his theatrical roots with the play Humare Ram. When asked about a potential foray into politics, Ashutosh was straightforward and clear in his response. 'We all are in politics as we are part of a democracy. We all have a right to vote, which means that every person is part of the political world,' Ashutosh tells us in Hindi. The actor continues, 'The only difference is that some people reach the Parliament and some people are part of the whole political system from the road... "Today, I believe we need many more people to raise awareness on the streets. Because agar sadak jagi rahegi toh sansad saji rahegi aur aur sansad saji rahi toh sadak jagruk rahegi (If the streets are awake, the parliament will be vibrant, and if the parliament is vibrant, the streets will be aware)." He emphasised that not everyone can be part of the Parliament. 'I am a part of the over 175 crore people of the country. So, I have no ambition to enter the political world at the moment, and don't even wish to,' says the actor, adding, 'I have political knowledge and understanding but don't have any such ambition. Also, I am talking about my present state of mind as I don't believe in making any plans for the future'. 'I don't plan anything and leave it to god. I believe in the truth of the moment,' says the actor, who will soon be seen in War 2. Ashotosh, known for his roles in projects such as Dushman, Sangharsh and Pagglait, recently returned to theatre after 24 years. He plays the role of Ravan in the play Humare Ram, which is presented by Felicity Theatre. He was in Delhi recently for the play, and is not travelling to cities such as Kolkata, Rajkot and Ahmedabad with the play. Talking about going back to theatre, Ashutosh mentions, 'Theatre is our home ground. A place where my acting journey started'. 'I got back to theatre after 2000. The peace and comfort that an actor gets while performing in theatre can't be matched with anything.... It is really special. We communicate and connect with the audience while performing on the stage,' says the actor, who started his journey with the National School Drama. When asked why he remained away for so long, Ashutosh mentions that he was waiting for the right time and right role. 'I aspired to take theatre to the next level and it was done through this play Humare Ram... It is a larger-than-life story. We had to reflect the grandeur, and the stage, which we were able to do with the play. feel blessed that I got this, which was worth the wait,' he wrapped up.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Jaishankar Discusses Threats Of Terrorism, Trade With Central Asia Counterparts
Last Updated: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his counterparts also held discussions on enhancing trade, investment, connectivity and development and energy cooperation. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday emphasised on joint efforts to counter terrorism and bolster trade and investment in bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Central Asian countries on Thursday. India is hosting the fourth edition of Central Asia Dialogue to forge a closer, wider and stronger partnership with the region. Foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are attending the conclave to be held in Delhi on Friday. Ahead of the dialogue, Jaishankar held separate meetings with his counterparts. Kazakh foreign minister Murat Nurtleu, Tajik foreign minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Kyrgyz foreign minister Zheenbek Kulubaev and Turkmenistan foreign minister Rashid Meredov denounced terrorism during their discussions with Jaishankar, reported Hindustan Times. In a social media post, Jaishankar welcomed the visiting leader's 'strong condemnation" of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. 'Delighted to meet FM Rashid Meredov of Turkmenistan. A warm exchange on deepening our cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, connectivity, health and energy sectors. Welcome his strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," Jaishankar said in a post on X. During the meeting with Kulubaev, Jaishankar thanked him for Kyrgyzstan's 'support and solidarity in countering terrorism". He also appreciated Nurtleu's 'reaffirmation of zero tolerance for terrorism". Jaishankar and his counterparts also held discussions on enhancing trade, investment, connectivity and development and energy cooperation. Later at the meeting of India-Central Asia Business Council, Jaishankar touched upon various business opportunities and complementarities between these respective economies. He suggested a few areas where India and Central Asian countries should collaborate to improve their economies. 'The presence of Indian and Central Asian business participants in such significant numbers today is a sure indicator of mutual interest in forging stronger B2B ties between India and Central Asian nations," he said, referring to the gathering of Central Asian leaders. India-Central Asia Business Council was established in 2020 under the India-Central Asia Dialogue framework to facilitate regional trade. Jaishankar suggested a need to deepen the existing cooperation, both in terms of volume and quality. The EAM also called for diversification of trade baskets so that India and Central Asian countries have more options. 'We have more competition, and in a way we are looking for new opportunities, and I would like our friends from Central Asian economies to appreciate that an economy today which is bigger, which is in excess of USD 4 trillion which is growing at 6-8 per cent annually, it will create new demands for products, for services, and you know, even I would say in a way new demands out of more prosperous lifestyles," he said. As cross-border digital payments are transforming worldwide, Jaishankar, referring to digital public infrastructure such as UPI, said India is willing to partner with Central Asian countries. 'Certainly, greater use of digital technologies and AI applications will help us unlock the full potential of our trade and economic ties, and I would also add that it will be a great help to our tourists, to our students, to our medical travellers," he said. Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 05, 2025, 22:04 IST News india Jaishankar Discusses Threats Of Terrorism, Trade With Central Asia Counterparts
