World Bank Group & Ishaq Dar

World Bank Group: The World Bank Group brokered the original Indus Waters Treaty in 1960, establishing a framework for water sharing between India and Pakistan. Its role is historical in the context of the current dispute.

Ishaq Dar: Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to defending its water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty and warned that any attempt to deny Pakistan its share would threaten regional peace and security.

World Bank Group: The World Bank Group has forecast a significant surge in energy prices for 2026 if the disruptions from the Iran war continue, indicating the broad economic impact of the conflict.

Ishaq Dar: Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, has played a crucial role in mediation and traveled to China to discuss efforts to resolve the Middle East crisis.

World Bank Group: The World Bank Group has been urged by France's finance minister to do more to help countries most vulnerable to the fallout from the Middle East conflict.

Ishaq Dar: Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, met with Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, during diplomatic discussions.

World Bank Group: Cited for report on global AI divide.

Ishaq Dar: Signed WAICO agreement as founding member for Pakistan.

Ishaq Dar: Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, is involved in facilitating the peace talks between the US and Iran, meeting with Iranian officials and coordinating diplomatic efforts.