The World Bank on Friday said that the organisation is merely a facilitator in the Indus Waters Treaty that India suspended last month in retaliation against the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
"We have no role to play beyond a facilitator. There’s a lot of speculation in the media about how the World Bank will step in and fix the problem but it’s all bunk. The World Bank’s role is merely as a facilitator," said Ajay Banga, World Bank President.
ALSO READ: India on high alert: What’s shut, who’s on leave, and state-wise emergency measures as tensions rise with Pakistan
This will serve as a big setback for Pakistan, which was preparing international legal action over India's suspension. Aqeel Malik, the Minister of State for Law and Justice had told Reuters that Islamabad was working on plans for at least three different legal options, including raising the issue at the World Bank - the treaty's facilitator.
PM Modi has already declared that water that rightfully belongs to India will now be used for India.
ALSO READ: Lahore's Air Defence system neutralised: India strikes back after Pakistan tried to hit military targets on May 7-8 night
"A discussion is going on in the media over the water issue (referring to Indus-Water Treaty)… ‘Bharat ke haq ka paani, Bharat ke haq mein bahega," he said.
On Thursday, fresh visuals from Reasi district in Jammu & Kashmir showed three gates of the Salal Dam wide open. The dam, located on the Chenab River, was previously under strict control as India regulated water flow to Pakistan.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point.
ALSO READ: Pakistan Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence system: Sources
Pakistan's armed forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire western border on the intervening night of May 8-9, which were "effectively repulsed", the Indian Army said on Friday. Pakistani troops also resorted to "numerous ceasefire violations" along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said in an early morning post on X.
It also shared a small video clip with the post, asserting that all nefarious designs will be responded with force.
"OPERATION SINDOOR - Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir," the post said.
The drone attacks were "effectively repulsed" and a "befitting reply" was given to the ceasefire violations, the Indian Army said.
"#IndianArmy remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force," it added.
The developments followed the precise missile strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces on nine terror targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan early Wednesday under Operation Sindoor, in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
The Ministry of Defence on Thursday reiterated that any attack on military sites in India will invite a "suitable response".
In a late night statement on Thursday, the defence ministry said, "Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin #drones and missiles along the International Border in J&K today."
"The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with the established standard operating procedures (SOPs). No casualties or material losses were reported. India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people," it said.
What is Indus Water Treaty?
Signed in 1960, the Indus Water Treaty governs the usage of six rivers—Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—shared between India and Pakistan.
The Chenab, in particular, plays a vital role in Pakistani agriculture. The Salal and Baglihar Dams are both located on this river. India’s decision to suspend the treaty came after years of complaints regarding Pakistan’s failure to act against cross-border terrorism.
"We have no role to play beyond a facilitator. There’s a lot of speculation in the media about how the World Bank will step in and fix the problem but it’s all bunk. The World Bank’s role is merely as a facilitator," said Ajay Banga, World Bank President.
ALSO READ: India on high alert: What’s shut, who’s on leave, and state-wise emergency measures as tensions rise with Pakistan
This will serve as a big setback for Pakistan, which was preparing international legal action over India's suspension. Aqeel Malik, the Minister of State for Law and Justice had told Reuters that Islamabad was working on plans for at least three different legal options, including raising the issue at the World Bank - the treaty's facilitator.
PM Modi has already declared that water that rightfully belongs to India will now be used for India.
ALSO READ: Lahore's Air Defence system neutralised: India strikes back after Pakistan tried to hit military targets on May 7-8 night
"A discussion is going on in the media over the water issue (referring to Indus-Water Treaty)… ‘Bharat ke haq ka paani, Bharat ke haq mein bahega," he said.
On Thursday, fresh visuals from Reasi district in Jammu & Kashmir showed three gates of the Salal Dam wide open. The dam, located on the Chenab River, was previously under strict control as India regulated water flow to Pakistan.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point.
ALSO READ: Pakistan Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence system: Sources
Pakistan's armed forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire western border on the intervening night of May 8-9, which were "effectively repulsed", the Indian Army said on Friday. Pakistani troops also resorted to "numerous ceasefire violations" along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said in an early morning post on X.
It also shared a small video clip with the post, asserting that all nefarious designs will be responded with force.
"OPERATION SINDOOR - Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir," the post said.
The drone attacks were "effectively repulsed" and a "befitting reply" was given to the ceasefire violations, the Indian Army said.
"#IndianArmy remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force," it added.
The developments followed the precise missile strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces on nine terror targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan early Wednesday under Operation Sindoor, in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
The Ministry of Defence on Thursday reiterated that any attack on military sites in India will invite a "suitable response".
In a late night statement on Thursday, the defence ministry said, "Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin #drones and missiles along the International Border in J&K today."
"The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with the established standard operating procedures (SOPs). No casualties or material losses were reported. India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people," it said.
What is Indus Water Treaty?
Signed in 1960, the Indus Water Treaty governs the usage of six rivers—Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—shared between India and Pakistan.
The Chenab, in particular, plays a vital role in Pakistani agriculture. The Salal and Baglihar Dams are both located on this river. India’s decision to suspend the treaty came after years of complaints regarding Pakistan’s failure to act against cross-border terrorism.
You may also like
Pakistan used civilian airliner as shield, didn't close civil airspace: Centre
Madhuri Dixit shows her gratitude towards our armed forces for guarding the nation
La Liga 2024-25: Four things to look out for in Spain's matchday 35
Worksop 'explosion': Firefighters rush to scene as people told 'shut windows'
Pakistan Faces Fresh Embarrassment As UAE Likely To SLAM Door On PCB's Plan To Host PSL X In Dubai
