Pakistan wins Indus waters battle at The Hague, but India threat remains
Summary
A court in The Hague ruled that India cannot stop following the Indus Waters Treaty, a water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan. The court said the treaty is still valid and India must meet its responsibilities. India rejected the court’s decision, while Pakistan welcomed it.Key Facts
- The Indus Waters Treaty has governed water sharing between India and Pakistan for over 60 years.
- India tried to suspend the treaty in April 2025 after a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
- Pakistan took the case to the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague in March 2026.
- The court ruled unanimously that India cannot stop the treaty on its own and must follow all its rules.
- India did not join the court hearings and says the court is not legally valid in this case.
- Pakistan’s leaders praised the ruling as a clear legal victory.
- India said the treaty suspension will continue until Pakistan stops supporting terrorism, which Pakistan denies.
- The ruling supports Pakistan’s position but does not force India to change its actions immediately.
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