Islamabad: In a significant development in the long-standing water dispute between Pakistan and India, the Court of Arbitration has announced a Supplemental Award affirming its competence and ongoing responsibility to manage the proceedings regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects. The decision, announced on June 27, 2025, has been warmly received by Pakistan.

The Court’s announcement follows India’s recent unilateral decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, a move deemed illegal by the arbitration body. The Supplemental Award has reinforced the validity and operational status of the treaty, according to a statement from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Pakistan has expressed appreciation for the Court’s ruling, considering it a validation of its stance that India cannot unilaterally alter the terms of the treaty. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged India to reinstate the treaty’s normal operations and to adhere fully to its obligations under the agreement.

The decision by the Court of Arbitration is seen as a crucial step towards ensuring the fair and efficient management of water resources shared by the two neighboring countries. The Ministry’s statement emphasized the importance of resuming cooperative water management to uphold regional stability and cooperation.