Permanent Indus Commission (PIC)

The Permanent Indus Commission is the joint bilateral body established under Article VIII of the Indus Waters Treaty. It consists of one commissioner from each country and meets at least once annually, alternating between India and Pakistan. It is responsible for: monitoring treaty implementation, resolving routine questions, exchanging hydrological data, and providing the first forum for dispute resolution. The PIC has been a rare continuity in India-Pakistan relations, having functioned through wars and diplomatic crises.