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Amid court cases and protests, Imran Khan’s party faces renewed scrutiny. Amnesty International and UN bodies have raised concerns over prolonged detention and access to legal counsel, as Khan and his wife face years in prison on multiple charges. Meanwhile, a Pakistani politician’s arrest and UK bail conditions amplify cross-border tensions.
The International Court of Arbitration has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force, obliging India to limit construction on the Ratle hydroelectric project in Kashmir. Both sides remain locked in a long-running dispute over water-sharing between India and Pakistan, with a neutral expert due by mid-2027 to assess project compliance.
Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspending the provincial government and installing a governor, amid a standoff with PTI. The federal government says the move targets terrorism, while PTI rejects the measure and calls for Khan’s release. The situation includes detention of the former chief minister and deployment of troops.