Pakistan wins Indus waters battle at The Hague, but India threat remains
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty remains binding, rejecting India's attempt to suspend the agreement. India has rejected the court's jurisdiction and the ruling, maintaining its stance despite the legal defeat.
Why it matters
The ruling impacts regional stability and water security between two nuclear-armed nations, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration says the treaty remains binding. But India has rejected the findings, raising questions about the benefits to Pakistan.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A view of Baglihar Dam, also known as Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, on the Chenab River that flows from Indian-administered Kashmir into Pakistan, at Chanderkote in Jammu region, May 6, 2025 [Reuters] By Abid Hussain Published On 1 Sep 2026 1 Sep 2026 Islamabad, Pakistan – A court of arbitration in The Hague has ruled that India cannot unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty , rejecting every argument New Delhi has used to justify holding the six-decade-old water-sharing agreement “in abeyance” since April 2025.
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