NEW DELHI – India has refused to accept Pakistan’s demand.
As per the media report India has refused to allow Pakistan to inspect thecontroversial water projects being built on the Chenab River.
A private media outlet reported that Pakistan Commissioner for Indus WatersSyed Mehr Ali Shah had telephoned his Indian counterpart PK Saxena on thisaccount. Shah reminded him of talks held in Lahore two months ago whereboth sides had spoken about Pakistani experts inspecting the projects.
According to reports, Saxena rejected the Pakistan demand.
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Shah had earlier written to his Indian counterpart in this regard and hademphasised Pakistan’s right to inspect water projects being built on theriver in accordance with the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan had also soughtpertinent data, which was refused by India.
A Pakistani team was expected to visit India this month to inspect thewater projects. India cancelled the planned visit at the last moment.
