India has reduced diplomatic staff in Pakistan from 55 to 30, closed their shared land border crossing, and suspended the Indus Water Treaty, a 1960 agreement allowing for water sharing between the two countries. Pakistan has responded angrily, warning that any attempt to stop or divert water flow would be considered an "act of war." Demonstrators in Islamabad and other cities have protested against India's move, demanding their government retaliate. Experts say India may consider military action, with former policy advisor Ashok Malik stating that the move will impose costs on Pakistan's economy and that Indian leaders view military options as viable.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/world/india-pakistan/FIMYKJ2F3BFSDDWR75ZRSCWW6A/India has closed the tap on the Indus Waters Treaty, which could lead to an energy and food crisis in Pakistan. The Pakistani government's X handle was suspended in India after a terror attack in Pahalgam. Following live fire drills in the Tilla range, Pakistan plans to test a missile off Karachi's coast. In response, the Indian Army opened fire after suspecting movement in Poonch as security tightens following the Pahalgam attack.
https://www.firstpost.com/sports/arshad-nadeem-declines-neeraj-chopra-offer-for-javelin-event-pahalgam-terror-attack-13882634.htmlIndia has closed the tap on the Indus Waters Treaty, which could lead to an energy and food crisis in Pakistan. The treaty allows India to use a portion of the Indus River's water for its own needs. Pakistan is concerned that this move will severely impact its agricultural sector, as it relies heavily on the river for irrigation. The situation has been further complicated by recent tensions between the two countries, including a terror attack in Pahalgam and a missile test off Karachi's coast. India has summoned Pakistan's top diplomat in New Delhi, handing over an expulsion note after a big CCS (Central Council of Trade and Commerce) action.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/pakistan-govts-x-handle-suspended-in-india-after-pahalgam-terror-attack-13882621.htmlIndia is reducing its staff size at its mission in Islamabad to 30 from 55 and will pull out its own defence advisors in Pakistan following a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 25 Indians and injured 17 people. The attack was claimed by a little-known militant group called the "Kashmir Resistance", linked to Pakistan-based organisations such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has vowed to bring perpetrators to justice, while Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a meeting of the National Security Committee in response to India's statement.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/04/24/tourist-killings-in-kashmir-prompt-indias-harshest-response-to-pakistan-in-years/174301Defence Minister AsifPradeep Kumar Saxena has stated that India, as an upper riparian country, has multiple options regarding the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. With the treaty currently in abeyance, India can no longer follow restrictions on reservoir flushing and filling of western rivers in Jammu and Kashmir. This could potentially allow for desilting of reservoirs like Kishanganga but may cause problems during sowing season in Pakistan. India can also stop sharing flood data with Pakistan, which could be detrimental to the country, especially during monsoon seasons. Additionally, tours between the two countries are no longer mandatory under the treaty.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indus-water-treaty-suspended-india-has-many-options-says-expert/article69485354.eceIndia has summoned Pakistan's top diplomat, Shahid Malik, after a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that killed 26 men. India claims cross-border involvement and will suspend the Indus Water Treaty and close the land crossing between the two countries. The move also includes pulling out defence attaches from Pakistan and reducing staff size at its mission in Islamabad to 30. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced these measures a day after the attack, which is seen as a setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to bring peace and development to IIOJK.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/601545-india-calls-all-party-meet-summons-top-pakistani-diplomat-after-kashmir-attackontouristsIndia's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has announced that India will suspend its 70-year-old Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan and close the border crossing in Kashmir after a deadly attack on civilians, which killed 26 men, attributed to suspected militants.
https://www.asiaone.com/asia/india-calls-all-party-meet-summons-top-pakistani-diplomat-after-kashmir-attack-touristsIndia's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has accused Pakistan of involvement in the attack on tourists in Kashmir, which killed 26 people and injured 17. In response, India will suspend a six-decade-old river-sharing treaty with Pakistan, known as the Indus Waters Treaty, and close its only land crossing with the country. India is also pulling out its defense attaches from Pakistan and reducing staff size at its mission in Islamabad to 30 from 55. The move comes after Pakistan's top diplomat was summoned by India over the attack, which has dealt a significant blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to bring peace and development to Kashmir.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40359288/india-calls-all-party-meet-summons-top-pakistani-diplomat-after-kashmir-attack-on-touristsIndia's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced a response to the deadliest attack on civilians in Kashmir in nearly two decades, stating that there was cross-border involvement and vowing to suspend a six-decade old river-sharing treaty with Pakistan. As a result, India will close its only land crossing with Pakistan and reduce its staff size at its mission in Islamabad from 55 to 30.
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