The Indus Water Commission has initiated a review of India's recent suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, with experts from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Water Resources, and the Commission set to assess the implications of the move. It reported in media that a think tank comprising legal and diplomatic experts will be formed to deliberate on the matter and provide its recommendations to the cabinet. The final strategy will be determined by the Prime Minister, who will base the next steps on the think tank’s findings. 

Sources familiar with the developments suggest that Pakistan’s legal and constitutional stance in the ongoing dispute is significantly stronger than India's, pointing to India's unilateral decision to depart from the treaty. In light of these developments, Pakistan is considering several diplomatic measures, including submitting a formal complaint to the World Bank and engaging with the United Nations. A report from legal experts will soon be presented, likely paving the way for further international actions.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)