India-Pakistan water disputes

The Role of Water Governance in Pakistan’s Water Crisis

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The Role of Water Governance in Pakistan’s Water Crisis

In February, India stopped the flow of the Ravi River into Pakistan, claiming its exclusive right to use its water under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). The treaty was signed in 1960 with the mediation of the World Bank, giving Pakistan rights to three western rivers – the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab – while India … Read more

India Rejects Hague Court Order on Indus Water Treaty

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India Rejects Hague Court Order on Indus Water Treaty

Advertisement India’s rejection of The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)’s July 6 ruling declaring itself “competent” to consider and determine disputes raised by Pakistan against two hydroelectric projects in India’s Jammu and Kashmir did not come as a surprise to those following the case closely. India had already decided to boycott proceedings at the PCA and gave enough … Read more