Indus water treaty?
1) Indus water treaty was signed in Karachi in September 19, 1960 by Indian Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan which was Brokered by World bank.
2) According to this agreement, India can use the water of eastern rivers Ravi, Sutlej and Beas, while Pakistan will use the water of western rivers Jhelum, Chenab and Indus.
3) As Indus is the largest river in Asia and flows through India , travels all across Pakistan and falls in Arabian sea, so according to agreement ,the India can use 20% water of Indus river.
Why Indus water treaty was signed?
As shown in a map, only Indus and Sutlej originates from China and the remaining all have sources in India. As Pakistan is the agricultural country and its economy mainly depends upon agriculture. So, Pakistan was in fear that in case of any war, India will create droughts and floods in Pakistan because India is capable to control these rivers as their sources are in India. So, Indus water treaty was signed to ensure the safety of Pakistan .
Dams on which river?
As Pakistan can use the water of three rivers, Indus , Jhelum and chenab. Mangla dam is built on Jhelum river and Tarbela dam is built on Indus river.
Tarbela Dam on Indus
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