ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Indus Waters Treaty

Okay, kiddo, imagine two friends, India and Pakistan. They live right next to each other and share a big river called the Indus river. They both need water from this river to grow crops, produce electricity, and do other important things.

But sometimes, one friend uses too much water, and the other friend gets mad because they don't have enough water left for themselves. That's why they came up with a special rulebook called the Indus Waters Treaty. It's like a contract that outlines how they will share the water and make sure that everyone gets enough.

Under this treaty, the Indus river is divided into three parts, and each friend has certain rights and responsibilities for using the water in their part. They agreed to share the benefits of the river equally, and when there are disagreements, a special court helps them resolve the conflicts.

This treaty is really important because without it, India and Pakistan would always be fighting over the water, and that would not be good for anyone. So, when they signed this treaty, it was like they made a promise to be fair to each other and take care of their shared resource, the Indus river.