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Pakistan Wins Landmark Water Rights Ruling Against India

8/12/2025

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Pakistan Wins Water Rights

Pakistan celebrated a significant victory on August 8, as the Permanent Court of Arbitration upheld its water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty. The ruling compels India to guarantee an uninterrupted flow of the western rivers, allowing only minor exceptions for hydropower projects. This landmark decision strengthens Pakistan's legal stance in the ongoing water-sharing disputes.

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Pakistan Rebukes India

Pakistan has strongly rebuked India's Ministry of External Affairs for twisting Army Chief Asim Munir's remarks during his U.S. trip, calling it "nuclear blackmail." In a bid for stability, Pakistan reiterated its dedication to the Indus Waters Treaty and urged India to restore normalcy, as tensions escalate with fierce exchanges over sovereignty and security.

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Pakistan Wins Water Rights

Pakistan celebrated a significant victory on August 8, as the Permanent Court of Arbitration upheld its water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty. The ruling compels India to guarantee an uninterrupted flow of the western rivers, allowing only minor exceptions for hydropower projects. This landmark decision strengthens Pakistan's legal stance in the ongoing water-sharing disputes.

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