India suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan last month after the killing of 26 civilians in Kashmir, which New Delhi blames on Islamabad. Pakistan denies the charges, which led to the worst fighting between the countries in decades before a ceasefire was agreed last week.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that a political process is necessary with India despite having a ceasefire understanding

One high-impact plan involves doubling the length of the Ranbir Canal on the Chenab from 60 km to 120 km. This expansion would increase India’s ability to divert water from 40 to 150 cubic meters per second,