INDUS PANEL

• five-member delegation of Pakistan's Indus Water Commission headed by its commissioner has reached India through Attari to participate in the 109th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission to be held in New Delhi.Ø  Under the provisions of the 1960 Treaty, the two commissioners are required to meet at least once a year, alternately in India and Pakistan.

• AGENDA:Pakistan's objection to 850 MW Ratle, 120 MW Miyar, 48 MW Lower Kalnai and 1,000 MW Pakal Dul hydro projects, proposed to be constructed by India in the Chenab basin. Pakistan apprehends it will hamper their water interests.