The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 with the spirit of “goodwill, friendship, and cooperation,” gave water-sharing rights to India and Pakistan. However, repeated terror attacks—Parliament (2001), Mumbai (2008), Uri, Pathankot, Pulwama, and Pahalgam (2025)—shook this trust. India placed the treaty in abeyance, stating “blood and water cannot flow together.” Despite four formal notices, Pakistan gave no response. The World Bank clarified its role is only as a facilitator. India insists terror and talks can’t go together. Water sharing is possible, but genuine friendship demands real confidence-building and a firm stance by Pakistan against terrorism on its soil.