Pakistan, June 24 -- ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI - Pakistan has strongly opposed India's request to halt the World Bank's proceedings against the controversial Kishanganga and Ratle hydropower projects being constructed by India in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

According to Indian media reports, India sent a letter to the World Bank-appointed neutral expert, Michael Lino, claiming that India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. Therefore, India requested the termination of proceedings concerning the two projects under the treaty framework.

In response, Pakistan firmly rejected the request. It argued that both projects violate the Indus Waters Treaty, particularly the clause on minimum environmental flow of water. Pakistan maintains that ...