Pakistan welcomes supplemental award by Court of Arbitration
By Ahmad El-Assasy
Pakistan has expressed strong approval of the supplemental award issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the ongoing Indus Waters dispute. Released on Friday via the PCA's website, the decision confirms the tribunal's jurisdiction, stating that India's unilateral measures cannot undermine the authority of either the Court or the Neutral Expert in hearings initiated by Pakistan.
Islamabad announced that the Court has explicitly affirmed its competence, rejecting India's attempts to impede the arbitration process. The PCA's award clarified that India's effort to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty does not affect the tribunal's mandate.
Pakistan is now awaiting the Court's forthcoming decision on the merits, expected in due course after the hearings held at the Peace Palace in The Hague in July 2024.
Emphasizing the high importance of reinstating constructive communication, Islamabad underscored the necessity for India and Pakistan to return to meaningful dialogue, especially regarding the implementation of the Treaty.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on June 24, 2025, reiterated Pakistan's readiness to engage in bilateral discussions with India, covering all unresolved matters—including Jammu & Kashmir, water, trade, and terrorism.
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