International Court of Arbitration Orders India to Submit Records of Hydropower Projects on Pakistani Rivers
The Hague: Pakistan has achieved a significant success against India in the dispute under the Indus Waters Treaty, as the International Court of Arbitration has ordered India to submit records of its hydropower projects built on Pakistani rivers.
The court directed India to submit the operational logbooks of the Baglihar and Kishanganga hydropower projects by February 9. In case of failure to provide the required records, India will be obligated to formally explain the reasons for non-compliance.
The International Court of Arbitration further instructed Pakistan to clarify by February 2 which specific documents it is seeking. The second phase of hearings in the case is scheduled to be held on February 2 and 3 in The Hague.
The ruling is being viewed as an important development in Pakistan’s legal stance regarding the Indus Waters Treaty dispute.
