The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled on the Indus Waters Treaty
Modern.az was informed about this by the Embassy of Pakistan.
It was stated that the Permanent Court of Arbitration made a decision on the Indus Waters Treaty on August 31, 2026.
The Arbitration Court unanimously decided that India cannot unilaterally suspend, terminate or “freeze” the Indus Waters Treaty. The treaty is in full force and is binding on India.
The court did not accept India's arguments regarding possible grounds, including sovereignty, Pakistan's alleged significant breach of the treaty, terrorism, change of circumstances, armed conflict, and countermeasures.
It was stated that the agreement can only be changed or canceled jointly by Pakistan and India by signing another agreement.
Regarding the Ratle Hydroelectric Power Plant, the court granted three interim measures requested by Pakistan.
Until the neutral expert's decision is announced, India is prohibited from raising concrete above the intended level in certain parts of the dam wall and the water intake structure of the power plant.
India must also provide information about changes made to the construction schedule of the Ratle HPP.
These restrictions will remain in effect for 90 days after the neutral expert's final decision, expected around July 2027.
