Pakistan, June 27 -- Pakistan welcomed the recent court ruling on the Indus Waters dispute. The Court of Arbitration in The Hague confirmed its authority to hear the case. It rejected India's claim to exclude the Court's jurisdiction and rely solely on a Neutral Expert. Pakistan's Foreign Office issued a statement saying the court affirmed that India's unilateral actions cannot stop the court from hearing the case. This decision shows the court's role in resolving water disagreements between the two countries fairly and legally.

Pakistan said it looks forward to the next ruling, which will focus on the main issues of the dispute. This upcoming decision will follow hearings held in July 2024 at the Peace Palace in The Hague. Pakistan beli...