ISLAMABAD – Islamabad on Monday called on New Delhi to comply with the Indus Water Treaty by immediately reinstating the Treaty that had been in effect since 1960 till May 2025. Pakistan reiterates its stand and calls for India to fulfill its responsibilities.
The recent Supplemental Award from the Permanent Court of Arbitration reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding position that the treaty is valid and enforceable. The Foreign Office welcomed this ruling, emphasizing that India has no legal grounds to unilaterally suspend or halt the treaty.
In the court order issued last Friday, the Court, which is responsible for resolving the dispute between Pakistan and India regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects, reaffirmed its jurisdiction and commitment to continue proceedings in a fair and timely manner.
The ruling was triggered by India’s declaration on April 23, 2025, to suspend the treaty “in abeyance” after a militant incident in Pahalgam. The court determined that the treaty contains no clause allowing either country to unilaterally suspend its obligations, thus dismissing India’s action as legally unfounded.
Pakistan reaffirmed that water rights specified in the Indus Waters Treaty must be maintained and honored. Any violations or delays in its implementation could pose a risk to regional stability.
