Pakistan has achieved a significant legal breakthrough in the long-running Indus Waters Treaty dispute with India, as an international arbitration court has ordered India to submit operational records of its hydropower projects built on Pakistani rivers.
The ruling is being viewed as a major success for Pakistan’s legal position on water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty.
India Directed to Submit Hydropower Project Records
According to the court order, India has been instructed to submit operational logbooks of the Baglihar and Kishanganga hydropower projects by February 9.
The tribunal made it clear that failure to provide the required records will require India to formally explain the reasons for non-compliance.
Pakistan to Specify Required Documents
The arbitration court further directed Pakistan to clarify by February 2 which specific documents it seeks from the Indian side.
Legal experts believe that access to these records could help Pakistan assess whether India’s projects comply with treaty provisions related to water flow and river usage.
Next Hearing Scheduled in The Hague
The second phase of hearings in the case will take place on February 2 and 3 in The Hague, where both sides are expected to present further arguments and documentation.
Background of the Dispute
The dispute centers on India’s construction and operation of hydropower projects on rivers allocated to Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan has consistently raised concerns over potential violations affecting downstream water flows.
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