PCA Rules Indus Waters Treaty Remains in Force, Rejects India’s Suspension

The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty governs water sharing between India and Pakistan. In April 2025, India announced it was placing the treaty "in abeyance," citing national security concerns. Pakistan initiated arbitration proceedings. On August 31, 2026, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague delivered its ruling, finding that the treaty remains fully in force and that India cannot unilaterally suspend it. India has rejected the court's jurisdiction and decision.