Wed Apr 23 17:14:19 UTC 2025: **India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty, Downgrades Ties with Pakistan Following Terror Attack**
NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD — India has taken strong retaliatory measures against Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people. In a significant escalation, India announced the temporary suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty and a downgrading of diplomatic relations with Pakistan, including the expulsion of Pakistani military attaches. The decision was made following a meeting of India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Further action includes the immediate closure of the Attari Integrated Check Post and the cancellation of all existing SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas issued to Pakistani nationals.
Pakistan responded by announcing an emergency National Security Committee meeting for Thursday, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting will include all service chiefs and key cabinet ministers to formulate a response to India’s actions. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed the meeting, stating that decisions will be made to provide an appropriate response to India’s steps. The escalating situation underscores heightened tensions between the two nations.
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