Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:40am on 17 Jul 2026,Friday India Global
Pakistan is reportedly bearing both its own arbitration expenses and India’s share in the ongoing Indus Waters Treaty dispute after New Delhi boycotted the proceedings and placed the treaty in abeyance. Under the treaty’s dispute resolution mechanism, both countries are required to share arbitration costs. However, Islamabad has continued paying the full amount to prevent proceedings before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) from stalling. According to a report, Pakistan has already spent more than $600,000, with costs expected to increase as the case continues. The development raises fresh questions over the future of the Indus Waters Treaty and the arbitration process despite India’s decision to stay away. (PC: Mint)
