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Permanent Court of Arbitration Orders India to Uphold Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan

The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at The Hague ruled that India must uphold the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, rejecting India's attempt to suspend the agreement. India had suspended the treaty in April 2025 following a Kashmir incident, but the tribunal declared the treaty remains fully in force. The ruling has intensified diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan.

The PCA ruled that India must uphold the Indus Waters Treaty, which ensures water supply to 80% of Pakistani farms. The court rejected India's claim that the treaty was placed in 'abeyance' and ordered India to limit work on two hydropower projects in Kashmir. The tribunal cited the treaty's continued validity, despite India's suspension of the agreement in April 2025 following an attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people. India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected the ruling, stating it does not recognize the court's jurisdiction. The MEA claimed the court was 'illegally constituted' and that India has 'never recognized the existence in law of this illegally-constituted and so-called Court of Arbitration.' The ruling has been reported as a legal victory for Pakistan by most outlets, though the Hindu noted India's rejection of the decision.

Where Sources Diverge

The Hindu reported that India rejected the ruling, while other sources reported the ruling as a legal victory for Pakistan.

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India rejected the ruling, stating it does not recognize the court's jurisdiction.

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The PCA rejected India's attempt to place the treaty in 'abeyance' and ruled that the treaty remains fully in force.

The scmp and cna reported that the tribunal ordered India to limit work on two hydropower projects in Kashmir.

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India must limit work on a hydroelectric plant it is building in the Kashmir region.

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The tribunal ordered India to curb work on two Kashmir hydropower projects.

Timelines

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WireSaba News AgencySep 1, 02:04 AM
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IndependentThe HinduAug 31, 08:50 PM
Citing lack of jurisdiction, India rejects Hague court’s Indus Waters Treaty ruling

MEA says India has 'never recognised the existence in law of this illegally-constituted and so-called Court of Arbitration'

PublicChannel News AsiaAug 31, 08:42 PM
Tribunal says India cannot withdraw from water treaty with Pakistan

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IndependentBangkok PostAug 31, 07:45 PM
Tribunal says India cannot withdraw from water treaty with Pakistan - Bangkok Post

Tribunal says India cannot withdraw from water treaty with Pakistan  Bangkok Post

WireAssociated Press of PakistanAug 31, 06:54 PM
International embarrassment for India as Arbitration Court orders to uphold Indus Waters Treaty

Associated Press Of Pakistan International embarrassment for India as Arbitration Court orders to uphold Indus Waters Treaty ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): In a significant diplomatic and legal victory for Pakistan, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at The Hague on Monday rejected India’s unilateral and illegal attempt to place the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in "abeyance," ruling unanimously that the treaty remains fully in force. The Court of Arbitration delivered its... This post International embarrassment for India as Arbitration Court orders to uphold Indus Waters Treaty first appeared on Associated Press Of Pakistan and owns the property.

IndependentSouth China Morning PostAug 31, 06:50 PM
India rejects ruling on water-sharing treaty with Pakistan by international court

India must uphold a water-sharing treaty with ⁠Pakistan it suspended amid bilateral tensions and must limit work on a hydroelectric plant it is building in the Kashmir region, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague said on Monday. India in April last year suspended the treaty ‌that ensures water supply to 80 per cent of Pakistani farms, after India identified as Pakistani two of three assailants in an attack that killed 26 people at a tourist destination in Kashmir that month. Islamabad...

PublicDeutsche WelleAug 31, 06:49 PM
Court says India must uphold Pakistan water treaty

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IndependentAl ArabiyaAug 31, 03:56 PM
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India must uphold water-sharing treaty with Pakistan, arbitration court says  Al Arabiya English

IndependentAl ArabiyaAug 31, 03:56 PM
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WireReutersAug 31, 03:27 PM
India must uphold water-sharing treaty with Pakistan, arbitration court says - Reuters

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