3 d. ago Pakistan calls on India to respect Indus waters treaty after global court ruling

Pakistan has urged India to immediately resume its commitments under the Indus Waters Treaty following a key ruling by the Court of Arbitration that backed Pakistan’s stance. The court clearly stated that India cannot legally suspend the treaty on its own. On Monday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office welcomed the court’s Supplemental Award, which affirmed that the […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan accuses India of ‘weaponising’ water under Indus Waters Treaty

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally raised concerns with the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), accusing India of weaponising the waters of the Western Rivers, a breach of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). In a submission to the PCA, Pakistan highlighted significant changes in India’s policy since April 23, 2025, suggesting that India’s actions could have […]

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4 d. ago India cannot unilaterally suspend or leave Indus Waters Treaty: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that India cannot unilaterally suspend or withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty. He spoke during his visit to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Islamabad. The Prime Minister criticized India for trying to politicize water resources, calling it a serious violation of international law. He warned that […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan urges India to restore Indus waters treaty after hague court ruling

Pakistan has urged India to immediately restore the full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) reaffirmed its authority in a recent ruling. The supplemental award, announced on June 27, 2025, declared that the treaty remains valid and cannot be unilaterally suspended by either side. In a statement […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan urges India to restore IWT after Hague court’s verdict

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has called on India to immediately resume the full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague issued a supplemental award, rejecting India’s suspension of the treaty and confirming the court’s authority to proceed with arbitration. The decision came as a response to […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan asks India to resume functioning of IWT after Hague court’s supplemental award

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday welcomed the decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague to issue a “supplemental award” in the Indus Waters case, urging India to resume the functioning of the Treaty, which it has held in abeyance since May. According to the PCA’s rules, a supplemental award […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan welcomes hague court verdict rejecting India’s Indus treaty suspension

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s decision rejecting India’s claim to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court ruled that India has no legal right to halt the treaty, reinforcing Pakistan’s long-standing stance on the issue. The court’s ruling, issued from The Hague, emphasized that the treaty remains valid […]

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7 d. ago PM Shehbaz welcomes court ruling affirming Pakistan’s stance on Indus waters treaty

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, calling it a major victory for Pakistan’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court ruled that India cannot unilaterally suspend the agreement or disrupt the dispute resolution process. In an official statement, the Prime Minister said […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan welcomes Hague’s PCA supplemental award in IWT case

Islamabad states the court affirms its competence despite India’s unilateral action against IWT ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday welcomed the decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague to issue a “Supplemental Award of Competence” in the Indus Waters case, stating that India cannot unilaterally hold the treaty in abeyance, according to a […]

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1 week ago Abide by Indus Water Treaty or surrender all six rivers, Bilawal warns India

PPP chief condemns US for expanding involvement in attacks on Iran, cautioning against potential for global conflict Calls for a swift resolution to Gaza issue and a fair resolution to the Palestinian conflict ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, declared Pakistan’s success over India in various domains, including military, diplomatic, and […]

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1 week ago OIC urges strict adherence to IWT, expresses concern over regional tensions

ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) called for strict adherence to bilateral agreements between Pakistan and India, including the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), at its 51st session in Istanbul. The meeting, which focused on regional peace and stability, also expressed concern over India’s alleged violations of the IWT, […]

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1 week ago Bilawal warns India: Accept indus waters treaty or face consequences

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari issued a strong warning to India during a speech in the National Assembly, declaring that if India violates the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan will be left with no choice but to go to war. He stated that India has two options—either respect the treaty or face conflict if it attempts […]

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1 week ago Pakistan condemns Amit Shah’s remarks on weaponising water under IWT

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly criticized India’s Home Minister Amit Shah for his comments on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), accusing him of a blatant disregard for international agreements and claiming that water was being “weaponised” for political purposes. In an interview with The Times of India, Shah stated that India would never restore the […]

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1 week ago Ishaq Dar slams India’s ‘provocative and inflammatory’ statements over IWT

— FO slams Indian Home Minister’s ‘blatant disregard’ for Int’l agreements over IWT comments ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has condemned Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s “provocative and inflammatory” comments on the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that any move to stop Pakistan’s water will be considered an act of war. Ishaq Dar made these remarks […]

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1 week ago Pakistan reaffirms commitment to Indus waters treaty amid India’s threats

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Saturday reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and vowed to take all necessary measures to protect its rights under the agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the statement following remarks by India’s Home Minister, who declared the treaty would never be restored. A ministry spokesperson condemned […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan slams Indian home minister’s comment on IWT as ‘brazen disregard’ for int’l agreements

India’s [illegal] announcement to hold IWT in abeyance constitutes a clear violation: FO spokesperson The IWT is an apolitical agreement without provisions for unilateral action: FO Terms ‘weaponising water for political ends’ irresponsible and contrary to behaviour of a responsible state Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding Indian Home Minister’s Assertion that the Indus Waters Treaty […]

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2 w. ago India rules out restoration of Indus waters treaty with Pakistan: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI (June 21, 2025) – India has firmly announced that it will not restore the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. Indian Home Minister Amit Shah stated this in a recent interview with Times of India, adding that water flowing to Pakistan will now be diverted for domestic use. He said the decision was made […]

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2 w. ago India must accept indus waters treaty or face another war: Bilawal

Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, warned India to honour the Indus Waters Treaty. He said if India refuses, Pakistan will wage another war — and this time, all six rivers will belong to Pakistan. Bilawal returned from diplomatic visits to the US and Europe and was warmly welcomed in Karachi. Addressing […]

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2 w. ago PM vows to defend Pakistan’s right on water as enshrined in Indus Water Treaty

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged all stakeholders to join hands in restoring lands and securing a climate-resilient future for next generations. In his message on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought today, he said land is a vital asset for Pakistan’s food security, water availability, biodiversity conservation, and rural livelihoods. Shehbaz Sharif […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan to defend water rights under Indus treaty, PM Shehbaz declares

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly asserted that Pakistan will protect its right to water as guaranteed by the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). His statement came on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed annually on June 17. He emphasized that access to water is a lifeline for over 240 million […]

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