# Why This River in India and Pakistan Is Causing So Much Angst

https://mins.news/en/item/42217

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-02 15:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-02/indus-waters-treaty-what-is-it-its-role-in-india-pakistan-conflict?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a983a1d48059c000187ac21

> The Indus, a major river system shared by India and Pakistan, has been a longstanding source of friction between the neighboring countries.

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