Pakistan says welcomes Hague decision on water-sharing treaty with India

Pakistan welcomed on Monday a decision by an international tribunal that a landmark water-sharing treaty remained in force, despite India's suspension of its participation.

"Pakistan welcomes this finding by the Court that interim measures are warranted," the government said in a statement following the decision by the Court of Arbitration in The Hague requiring India to pause work on a dam project.

Meanwhile, the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement: "India categorically rejects its so-called award, just as it has firmly rejected all prior pronouncements by this illegally constituted body. India's decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains in force."