Pakistan presses for Indus Waters Treaty revival, India rejects international court’s jurisdiction

Pakistan has welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration's ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty. The ruling interprets design criteria for Indian hydropower projects on Western Rivers. India, however, does not accept the court's jurisdiction. India insists on using a neutral expert mechanism. Tensions rise amidst nuclear rhetoric and stalled treaty implementation. Pakistan urges India to resume normal treaty functioning.