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Permanent Indus Commission

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The Permanent Indus Commission was established as part of the Indus Waters Treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan. This treaty, brokered by the World Bank, aimed to resolve disputes over the use of the Indus River system's waters.

The treaty allocated control of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India. The Permanent Indus Commission serves as a communication channel between the two countries to address questions regarding the treaty's implementation and to resolve disputes. Despite ongoing challenges and disagreements, the treaty has historically been a durable agreement for water sharing.12

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