India Escalates Tensions: Indus Waters Treaty Suspended, Wagah Border Closed
India has taken another aggressive step against Pakistan by announcing the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, escalating fears of a potential water conflict between the two nations. Along with this, the Indian government has closed the Wagah Border and Attari Check Post, and has also revoked the SAARC visa facilitation for Pakistani nationals.
In a press conference, the Indian Foreign Secretary stated that all visas issued to Pakistanis are being canceled, and Pakistanis currently in India have been ordered to leave the country within 48 hours. Furthermore, all Pakistani defense advisers stationed in the Indian High Commission have been declared unwelcome and asked to leave within seven days.
Pakistan has strongly rejected India’s unilateral move and announced its intention to approach the World Bank for arbitration. Energy Minister Owais Leghari stated that India cannot unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty because it constitutes a forbidden water war along with an illegal action.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assembled the National Security Committee for an emergency meeting to assess India’s actions today. The committee will evaluate all recent Indian decisions and formulate a national response policy.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that if India considers Pakistan weak, it is mistaken. Any act of aggression will be met with a strong and fitting response.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Khan showed deep sympathy about the deaths of tourists after an attack occurred in Pahalgam which is part of Indian-administered Kashmir. He provided his sympathies to the families of those killed while he prayed for a swift recovery from injuries among survivors.
