Pakistan, India and the Indus Waters Treaty: Compliance, Silence and Accountability

India’s continued non-compliance with PCA directives under IWT exposes a pattern of ignoring international law while Pakistan upholds treaty obligations.

India’s failure to provide operational data for Baglihar and Kishanganga hydro projects underscores a persistent pattern of ignoring international obligations. Pakistan’s adherence to PCA directives reinforces its position as a compliance-focused treaty partner, while India’s silence carries both legal and reputational consequences.