Pak IWT Stance Vindicated by Arbitration Court
- The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague issued a Supplemental Award on June 27, affirming its jurisdiction despite India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, which Pakistan welcomed and called for renewed dialogue.
- Pakistan challenged India's unilateral suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, asserting the arbitration process remains valid under the treaty’s terms.
- The court confirmed its competence remains unaffected by India's unilateral suspension, citing Article XII, in a unanimous, binding ruling on June 27, 2025.
- Pakistan welcomed the court’s jurisdiction reaffirmation, called for renewed dialogue, and anticipates the upcoming merits award to resolve the dispute peacefully.
- This ruling reinforces the Indus Waters Treaty’s dispute resolution framework, emphasizing that no provision allows unilateral suspension, and underscores the importance of mutual respect for international agreements.
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