Another diplomatic blow to Pakistan as World Bank gives nod to Kishanganga project

Pakistan and India have concluded the much-delayed water talks in Washington "in a spirit of goodwill and cooperation", raising hopes of avoiding further tensions over an issue with far-reaching consequences.

"The Secretary-level discussions between India and Pakistan on the technical issues on the Indus Waters Treaty took place this week in a spirit of goodwill and cooperation," the World Bank said in a statement.

"The parties have agreed to continue discussions and reconvene in September in Washington," it added.

In March, India and Pakistan held the annual Indus Waters Treaty talks in Lahore after a gap of two years.