Through this dissertation I will be exploring the connexion between water scarcity induced by TBNRM and the cause for conflict especially in lieu of the history between the two states, which is made worse due to the critical dependence of Pakistan on water of Indus. This paper will also explain the potentially destabilizing impacts of water scarcity on Pakistan, prompted by non-compliance of Indus Basin Water Treaty by upper riparian India. Consequently clauses of IWT, loopholes and limitations that encourage such nullification and the environmental implications on the water cycles will be discussed. I will use a suitable IR theory to explain the TBWSR and also give a discourse from both sides on water sharing as well.
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Considering these obstacles to peace the question is ‘Can we look forward to a co-operative peaceful future regardless of a troubled past or will the past differences continue to multiply into conflict creating situations? Will the transboundary water sharing relationship between India and Pakistan despite IWT, fuel into conflict or culminate in