Pak-India to discuss Ratle hyderoelectric plant next month: Khawaja Asif

Pak-India to discuss Ratle hyderoelectric plant next month: Khawaja Asif

Islamabad (Web Desk): Indus Waters Treaty provides amicable solution of serious water issues between Pakistan and India, says Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif.

While addressing a news conference here on Monday, Khawaj Asif said Secretary level talks on Ratle hyderoelectric plant will hold on April 12 in Washington between the two countries.

He expressed the hope that things will move in the positive direction as a result of meeting between Permanent Indus Commissioners of Pakistan and India. He maintained that outstanding problems relating to Indus Basin will be discussed during the two day meeting.

Khawaja Asif said the meeting will discuss the design aspects of Pakal Dul, Lower Kalnai and Miyar hydroelectric plants, flood data supply by India, Radio Pakistan reported.

To a question, he said Pakistan is pressing for implementation of arbitration court's decision on Kishanganga.