Thu Apr 24 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty After Pulwama Attack, Pakistan Responds with Nuclear Threats
**NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD** – Following the Pulwama attack, which India blames on Pakistan-based terrorists, India has taken significant action against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. This treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, governs the sharing of water from six rivers—Indus, Chenab, Jhelum, Beas, Ravi, and Sutlej—that originate in India and flow into Pakistan.
The suspension has sparked outrage in Pakistan. Prominent Pakistani analysts, appearing on channels like ARY News, have issued strong warnings, including nuclear threats. Tarik Rashid, a defense analyst, stated that any Indian aggression would provoke a devastating response, hinting at the use of nuclear weapons. He claimed Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities are defensive but would be used forcefully should India cross the border. He also dismissed the need for India to provide evidence of Pakistani involvement in the Pulwama attack. Another analyst, Kamran Cheema, predicted India would not launch another airstrike like the one in 2019, fearing significant losses and a strong retaliation. Instead, he suggested India would focus on garnering international support by portraying itself as a victim.
Pakistani politicians have also reacted strongly. Former parliamentarian Mushahid Hussain Sayed called the suspension of the treaty a violation of international law and a provocation that could escalate into war. He urged the UN Secretary-General to intervene.
The Indus Waters Treaty is a crucial agreement for Pakistan, whose agriculture heavily relies on these rivers. The suspension of the treaty represents a significant blow to Pakistan’s water security and is viewed as a major escalation in the ongoing conflict. The Pulwama attack, which killed 26 people and injured 17, has further strained relations between the two nuclear-armed nations, raising concerns about regional stability.
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