India has formally notified Pakistan, requesting a review of the Indus Water Treaty, citing "fundamental and unforeseen" changes in circumstances that necessitate a reassessment of the agreement.

India served a formal notice to Pakistan on August 30, 2024, requesting a review and modification of the Indus Waters Treaty under Article XII(3) of the Treaty, according to ANI sources. The notification from India highlights fundamental and unforeseen changes in circumstances that necessitate a reassessment of obligations under various Articles of the Treaty.

With this notice, India has called on Pakistan to begin government-to-government negotiations to review the treaty under the provisions of Article XII (3)