Insta
Pakistan Blames ‘Indian Lobby’ As World Bank Turns Away Its Request For Intervention Over Kishanganga Project
The Kishanganga dam. (pic via Twitter)
Pakistan’s concerns over the Kishanganga project inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on 19 May have been turned down by the World Bank as officials failed to reach a consensus on a way forward , Pakistan-based Express Tribune has reported.
According to the report, the ‘Indian lobby’ in Washington was to blame for the development even as the Pakistan lodged its protest in the ‘strongest possible’ words. It goes on to say that South Asian department of the World Bank, and the World Bank itself are under heavy influence of the Indian lobby. The report further states that this is the latest setback to Pakistan, which has been unable to penetrate the World Bank.
80 per cent of Pakistani irrigated agriculture reportedly depends on the Indus river and its tributaries, and it claims that the Kishanganga project violates the Indus Water Treaty which governs the division of Indus water between India and Pakistan.
India has steadfastly refuted the allegations and the Indian position was bolstered by a 2013 decision by the Hague-based International Court of Arbitration. Since the 2013 verdict, India has moved swiftly to complete the project.
In a desperate bid to stop the project, Pakistan had shelled the region around the dam in November 2016.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.
Latest
