Sat May 03 11:57:20 UTC 2025: ## India Cuts Postal Ties with Pakistan Amidst Escalating Tensions
**New Delhi, May 3, 2025** – India has suspended all mail and parcel services with Pakistan, both by air and land, following the April 22nd Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The Department of Posts announced the suspension on Saturday, citing cross-border links to the attack.
This drastic measure follows a series of punitive actions taken by India against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, the closure of the Attari-Wagah border crossing, and a downgrade in diplomatic ties. Pakistan retaliated by closing its airspace to Indian airlines and halting all trade with India. Pakistan has also rejected India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that any disruption of water flow would be considered an act of war.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a meeting with top defense officials earlier this week, reiterated India’s commitment to retaliating against terrorism and assured the armed forces of complete operational freedom in their response. The Indian government has vowed to deliver a crushing blow to those responsible for the Pahalgam attack. The escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations continue to raise serious concerns.
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