Sir Creek is 2nd major dispute between Pakistan & India. Emerged in 1905 between states of Sindh & Kutch. Resolved in 1914. Not objected by both countries in 1947. Re-emerged after Apr 1965 clashes. UN Boundary Commission marked Pillar 1175, stating rest resolved per 1914 award. 
Later, Republic of India deviated from its position. Ist claimed western line of Sir Creek and later changed it to the centre (red line) of Creek. Pakistan claims eastern (green) line of Sir Creek as international border, as agreed to in 1914 resolution.
Republic of India claims, as Base Point on Land has not been indicated, maritime boundary be delineated from seaward side, leaving area near coastline un-demarcated. Pakistan states that as per internationally accepted norms, land terminus be marked Ist & maritime boundary later.
At stake is 1000s of nautical miles of oil/gas reserves in Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which may go either way with the shifting of Base Point on Land or the Boundary Terminus. Both the Sir Creek border and the EEZ between Pakistan and India still stands unmarked & disputed.
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