India Maintains Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty

India confirmed Friday that the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain in abeyance until Pakistan takes credible steps to end its support for cross-border terrorism. The Ministry of External Affairs maintains that this policy is a consistent response to security concerns, following the decision to pause the treaty after the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan has … Read more

The Indus Waters Treaty: The Full Story of a Divided River

Pakistan has formally accused India of violating international law following the announcement of the Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel Project. Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that India failed to share notice or seek consultations regarding the infrastructure project, characterizing it as a breach of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and the Vienna Convention on the Law … Read more

India rejects Court of Arbitration’s pondage award on Indus Waters Treaty

India has formally rejected an award reportedly issued by the Court of Arbitration (CoA) at The Hague on May 15, 2026. The ruling concerned the maximum pondage allowed at Indian hydroelectric projects on the Indus river system. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India “categorically rejects the present so-called award,” adding that … Read more