Read more: ‘Cordial’ water talks: Pakistan, India agree on frequent meetings"The 116th meeting of the India-Pakistan PIC was held in New Delhi from 23-24 March, 2021. Under the relevant provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), the meeting is held annually alternately in Pakistan and India," the MoFA statement said. The Pakistan side was led by Syed Muhammad Mehar Ali Shah, Pakistan Commissioner for Indus Waters, it added. "Pakistan side emphasised the importance of early resolution of the outstanding issues in accordance with the provisions of the IWT." Read more: Two-day water-sharing talks signal thaw in Pakistan, India tiesTensions between the two nuclear-armed countries have been on the mend since Pakistan and India agreed to restore the 2003 ceasefire understanding on February 25.

Source: The Express Tribune March 25, 2021 15:31 UTC