Sat Apr 26 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate After Pulwama-like Attack
**ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI** – Tensions between India and Pakistan have dramatically escalated following a recent terrorist attack in Pulwama (the original text mentions a similar attack in Pehlgam, but the context points to Pulwama). India’s announcement to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty has provoked a strong reaction from Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed a forceful response to any attempt by India to reduce or divert Pakistan’s share of Indus River water. “Any aggression will be met with full force,” Sharif declared, emphasizing Pakistan’s readiness to defend its interests and asserting the nation’s unwavering support for its armed forces. While stating a preference for peace and dialogue, Sharif stressed that Pakistan would not compromise on its sovereignty and security.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari echoed this sentiment, using even stronger language during a rally by the Indus River. He declared that Pakistan would defend its water rights, stating, “Either the Indus River will flow, or their blood will flow.” He emphasized that the river is Pakistan’s and will remain so, urging national unity against what he termed an Indian attempt to steal Pakistan’s water. Bhutto also asserted that Pakistan’s military is prepared to repel any attack.
The Indus Waters Treaty, a crucial agreement governing the sharing of river waters between India and Pakistan, is now at the center of the escalating conflict. India’s decision to suspend the treaty is seen as a major escalation by Pakistan, leading to heightened rhetoric and a show of resolve from both nations. The situation remains highly volatile.
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