Pak for neutral experts to resolve water dispute with India

Pakistan said it is processing the case for establishing a court of arbitration and appointing neutral experts for resolving differences with India over the Kishenganga hydroelectric project.

Pakistan on Thursday said it is processing the case for establishing a court of arbitration and appointing neutral experts under the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty for resolving differences with India over the Kishenganga hydroelectric project.

Water and Power Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf told the National Assembly during question hour that four meetings between the Indus Waters Commissioners of the two countries had not resolved differences over the project. He claimed this was “due to the Indian attitude”.

Pakistan has raised objections to India’s reported plans for diverting waters from the Jhelum river to another tributary as this would adversely affect the Neelum-Jhelum hydroelectric plant,he said.

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Ashraf said the two countries had held 13 rounds of secretary-level talks to resolve differences over the Wullar Barrage. Pakistan claims it is being built by India allegedly in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty. Work on the project has been suspended since 1987,he said.

He also said the US plans to provide 125 million dollars in aid to Pakistan to enhance and upgrade power plants.

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