Pakistan urged India to engage constructively within the Indus Waters Treaty framework. India rejected an arbitration award, stating the court lacked jurisdiction over its decisions. New Delhi maintains its decision to hold the treaty in abeyance remains in force. Pakistan welcomed the arbitration order and will seek its full implementation. The divergent positions highlight ongoing disagreements between the two nations.

The Permanent Court of Arbitration issues award on IWT, order on “interim measures” regarding western rivers.

In a significant move, India has turned down the arbitration decision related to the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting that the arbitration body formed by the World Bank was not…

The Hague court said the Indus Waters Treaty remains in force and India must observe obligations on hydroelectric projects on Western Rivers.