Indus Waters Treaty: World Bank appoints chairman of Court of Arbitration

Indus Waters Treaty: World Bank appoints chairman of Court of Arbitration – The World Bank has appointed neutral expert and chairman of the Court of Arbitration regarding the design features of the Kishenganga (330 megawatts) and Ratle (850 megawatts) hydroelectric power plants.

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Reason: For disagreements and differences between India and Pakistan over the 1960 Indus Water Treaty (IWT).

Michel Lino has been appointed as the Neutral Expert. Sean Murphy has been appointed as Chairman of the Court of Arbitration.