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International law prevails

From Dawn · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The Permanent Court of Arbitration issued an Aug. 31, 2026, award in favor of Pakistan in the Indus Waters Western Rivers Arbitration involving India.
  • The ruling supports Pakistan’s position, which it has consistently defended in diplomatic forums and international media.
  • The Hague-based court is known for resolving international disputes, while the verdict’s details are expected to be released soon.

The Permanent Court of Arbitration has delivered an award in favor of Pakistan in the Indus Waters Western Rivers Arbitration between Pakistan and India, strongly vindicating a position Islamabad has maintained for years in diplomatic forums and international media.

The award, issued on Aug. 31, 2026, illustrates that the principles of international law support Pakistan’s case, according to the article. Details of the verdict will be made public soon.

Established in 1899, the Hague-based PCA is one of the world’s oldest institutions for the peaceful resolution of international disputes. It has built an international reputation for the integrity of its proceedings, the quality of its decisions and the standing of the jurists who serve on its tribunals.

The PCA shares its premises with the International Court of Justice. The authors of the verdict were selected under the procedure prescribed in Annexure G, according to the article.

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