India rejects ‘illegally constituted’ Court of Arbitration award on Indus Waters Treaty

September 1, 2026 9:58 AM

India rejects ‘illegally constituted’ Court of Arbitration award on Indus Waters Treaty

India on Monday rejected an award issued by the so-called Court of Arbitration (CoA) on interim measures and the status of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), terming the body “illegally constituted” and reiterating that it does not recognise its jurisdiction. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Court of Arbitration was constituted by the World Bank in “patent breach” of the terms of the Indus Waters Treaty. India has categorically rejected the latest award as wel...

India hits out at Pakistan army chief over “nuclear sabre-rattling” in US

August 11, 2025 4:27 PM

India hits out at Pakistan army chief over “nuclear sabre-rattling” in US

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday reacted to remarks reportedly made by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Asif Munir, during his visit to the United States, calling them “nuclear sabre-rattling” and part of Pakistan’s “stock-in-trade.” In a statement, the ministry said the comments reflected the “irresponsibility inherent” in such rhetoric and reinforced “well-held doubts” about the integrity of nuclear command and control in a state “where the military is han...