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The Sindh TAS agreement

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                          The Sindh TAS Agreement The Sindh TAS agreement, or more accurately the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), is a 1960 water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan, managed by the World Bank, that allocates the waters of the Indus River system, with Pakistan controlling the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) and India controlling the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej). Here's a more detailed breakdown: Background: The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in Karachi on September 19, 1960, after years of negotiations, and it was initiated by the World Bank.       Water Allocation:       Pakistan:  Receives the waters of the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers.       India:  Receives the waters of the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers. A          India's Limited Use of Wester...