In a significant development regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) dispute, the Court of Arbitration has mandated India to provide operational records from the Baglihar and Kishanganga hydroelectric projects. According to Pakistan Today, the court's 13-page procedural order requires India to submit these records by February 9, 2026, or provide a formal explanation for any refusal. This order is part of a broader legal victory for Pakistan, as noted by ARY News, which highlights the court's decision as a key success in the ongoing dispute. The hearing for the second phase on the merits is scheduled in The Hague from February 2 to 3, 2026, regardless of India's participation. Pakistan has long accused India of exploiting the treaty's provisions to justify excessive water storage, which Islamabad claims undermines its water rights.