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The Indus Divide - River Geopolitics Water Wars Human Cost - cover

The Indus Divide - River Geopolitics Water Wars Human Cost

Azhar ul Haque Sario

Publisher: Royal Co.

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Picture a river that feeds millions but fuels a fight between two nations. The Indus Divide pulls you into the wild story of the Indus River. It starts with the Indus Waters Treaty from 1960. This deal split the rivers between India and Pakistan after their split. Pakistan got most of the water—about 70%. The World Bank helped make it happen. For years, it kept the peace. But trouble brewed over dams like Kishanganga and Baglihar. Then, in 2025, a terror attack in Pahalgam changed everything. India suspended the treaty. Tensions shot up fast. Military moves followed. The book digs into India’s water control plans. Can they really stop the flow? Not easily—most dams can’t store much. In Pakistan, farms and power rely on this water. Over 90% of crops need it. Jobs for 40% of people depend on it. A crisis looms—food shortages, blackouts, even famine. Climate change adds more chaos with wild floods and dry spells. The book ends with ideas to fix this mess—new talks, better water use, and teamwork.
 
 
 
This book isn’t like others on India-Pakistan clashes. It doesn’t just replay old politics. It mixes history with hard facts—how water works, what it costs, and who suffers. You’ll get a close look at the 2025 crisis, fresh from the latest info. Other books skip the tech stuff—we don’t. We show why India’s threats are tough to pull off. Plus, it’s not all doom. We offer real steps forward—like updating the treaty or sharing water smarter. It’s balanced too, seeing both sides. If you’re into policy, study, or just care about people, this book gives you the whole story. No fluff, just truth and ideas to make things better.
 
 
 
Copyright Disclaimer: This book is independently produced under nominative fair use. The author has no affiliation with any board or organization mentioned in the text.
Available since: 05/25/2025.
Print length: 166 pages.

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