Pakistan has reaffirmed the importance of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in response to India's formal request for a review of the 64-year-old agreement, citing concerns over demographic changes, environmental issues, and cross-border terrorism. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch expressed hope that India would comply with the treaty's provisions, emphasizing the established mechanism of Indus Water Commissioners to address arising issues. India issued its notice on August 30, highlighting the need for a comprehensive review due to 'fundamental and unforeseen' changes in circumstances. The IWT, signed in 1960, has endured despite decades of tensions and wars between the two nations. Experts suggest Pakistan's response indicates a reluctance to revise the treaty, which has historically managed water-sharing between the countries. This marks the second request for a review from India in recent years, reflecting ongoing dissatisfaction with Pakistan's handling of treaty disputes.