Islamabad:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the decision of the permanent arbitration court (PCA) to the Hague on Monday, which awarded an “additional sentence” reaffirming its authority in the dispute of the current industry (IWT) between Pakistan and India.
Islamabad urged New Delhi to immediately restore the complete implementation of the treaty, which she has suspended since May of this year.
“In an additional sentence announced on June 27, 2025, the Arbitration Court heard the Pakistan-Indian dispute against the hydroelectric projects of Kishenganga and Ratle revealed that its competence remains intact, and that it has the responsibility continues to advance these procedures in a rapid, efficient and fair manner,” the foreigners’ office said in a statement.
“The Court of Arbitration has decided to announce this additional compensation following the illegal and unilateral announcement of India to hold the Treaty of Indus water in suspense.”
According to the FO, the Verdict of the Tribunal has strengthened the position of Islamabad according to which the 1960 treaty remains fully operational and cannot be put aside by India through unilateral declarations.
“The price justifies Pakistan’s position that the Industry Water Treaty remains valid and operational, and that India is not allowed to take unilateral measures on this subject.”
Pakistan has called on India to regain compliance with the framework of the treaty without delay.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged New Delhi to “immediately resume the normal functioning of the Industry Water Treaty and to fulfill its processed obligations, entirely and faithfully”.
Darrier and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar also greeted the court’s decision. He noted that the decision has strengthened the legal validity of the TVI: “The court’s decision confirmed that the IWT was still fully valid.”
Pakistan had previously expressed its appreciation for the PCA’s decision to issue what it called an “additional reward for competence”, stressing that India did not have the power to put the longtime treaty on hold.
The FO reiterated that the affirmation of the PCA jurisdiction is not discouraged by the opposition of India.
“Pakistan is looking forward to receiving the court prize on the first phase on the merits in due course following the hearing held at Pace Palace in The Hague in July 2024,” he noted.
The government has underlined the urgency to relaunch the structured dialogue between the two nuclear neighbors.
“The high priority, at this stage, is that India and Pakistan find a means of returning to a significant dialogue, including the application of the industrial water treaty,” said the press release, referring to the broader call by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to bilateral discussions.
Pakistan has reaffirmed its opening to the discussion of a full range of unresolved questions. “Pakistan was ready to initiate a significant dialogue with India on all outstanding questions, including Jammu-et-Cachemire, Water, Trade and Terrorism.”
On the other hand, India responded to the conclusions of the Court with a pure and simple rejection. According to the Hindu, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) “categorically rejected” the additional price, reiterating that it does not recognize the APC authority in this case.
