"Regarding the clauses of the Indus Waters Treaty, Asif didn't specify how the US and India were involved in a "conspiracy to sabotage" it. The World Bank plays the role of guarantor of the Indus Water Treaty.The international lending organization said that as per the clauses of the Indus Waters Treaty, India is permitted to construct hydroelectric power facilities on these rivers' tributaries with certain restrictions. He then claimed that the issue of the construction of the Kishanganga dam "had almost been resolved by Pakistan and India about one-and-a-half years ago, but progress on it was halted due to suspension of further talks by India thrice afterwards," reported Nation. "Both countries want the continuity of the Indus Waters Treaty, however, any violation would worsen relations even further," said Asif, according to The Express Tribune.The foreign minister's comments on "Pakistan's peace initiatives" took aim at India as well as at Afghanistan. India has often summoned the Pakistani high commissioner in Delhi over Pakistan's continual violations of the ceasefire.

Source: Times of India August 07, 2017 06:09 UTC