Hague decision

THE unanimous decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague is unambiguous: India’s unilateral withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty is invalid. This is a moral and legal victory for Pakistan, endorsed by a respected third party. India has, however, said that it does not recognise the court, and “categorically” rejects the verdict. New Delhi’s response reflects its usual mix of arrogance and disregard for global conventions when matters do not go in its favour. The PCA ha

THE unanimous decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague is unambiguous: India’s unilateral withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty is invalid. This is a moral and legal victory for Pakistan, endorsed by a respected third party. India has, however, said that it does not recognise the court, and “categorically” rejects the verdict. New Delhi’s response reflects its usual mix of arrogance and disregard for global conventions when matters do not go in its favour. The PCA ha