*LAHORE:* World Bank has summoned India as Pakistan approached the WorldBank for the appointment of a neutral expert against the Indianconstruction of Kishanganga Dam on the river Neelum and Ratle Dam on theriver Chenab. The two countries have held 7 rounds of negotiations duringthe past 4 years.

The World Bank (WB) has convened a meeting of the experts of India andPakistan in Washington on May 21 and 22, pertaining to the appointment of aneutral expert on Kishanganga and Ratle dams.

The Pakistani delegation headed by Acting Commissioner Indus Basin Mehr AliShah will leave Islamabad for Washington on May 19 to take part in thenegotiations. The delegation includes Federal Secretary Water AffairsShumail Khawaja and one representative each of the Foreign Ministry andAttorney General.

An introductory session of negotiations will be held on May 21 and thesecond session on May 22.