Prime Minister Modi announced that India will prioritize its own water usage, effectively curbing water flow to Pakistan. This decision follows India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a 1960 agreement allocating river water between the two nations, in response to a recent terror attack. Modi’s statement reflects a broader policy shift prioritizing national interests over international concerns, a change he credits with significant economic reforms, including strengthening the banking sector. This new focus, he argues, has led to India’s progress over the last decade.
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Amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a stark warning, threatening global consequences should Pakistan’s existence be threatened. Asif accused India of planning military strikes and involvement in terrorist plots, drawing parallels to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These comments follow previous incendiary remarks and warnings from Pakistani officials, escalating the already strained relationship between the two nations. India’s response to the attack included severing several ties with Pakistan and authorizing its military with complete operational freedom.
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In response to the April 22nd Pahalgam terror attack, India has completely banned all imports from Pakistan, citing national security concerns. This action, formalized through an amendment to the 2023 Foreign Trade Policy, prohibits both direct and indirect imports or transit of Pakistani goods. The decision follows India’s already significantly reduced trade with Pakistan, further strained by prior events such as the 2019 Pulwama attack. While India’s exports to Pakistan were considerably higher than imports, this ban effectively halts all remaining trade between the two nations.
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Following India’s countermeasures against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan Minister Hanif Abbasi issued a nuclear threat. Abbasi warned of full-scale war should India halt Pakistan’s water supply, emphasizing the country’s hidden nuclear arsenal’s readiness for retaliation. He also mocked India’s economic sanctions, highlighting the disruption caused by Pakistan’s airspace closure. These statements follow similar provocative claims by Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, who admitted to past support of terror groups while accusing India of staging the attack.
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Following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in response to a terrorist attack, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari issued a strong warning to India, asserting Pakistan’s claim to the Indus River’s waters. He accused India of using the attack to mask internal security failures. This escalation follows India’s broader diplomatic and economic actions against Pakistan. The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, a landmark agreement for water sharing, has no provision for unilateral withdrawal, raising serious concerns about the implications of India’s actions.
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A gunfight erupted between Indian and Pakistani soldiers along the Kashmir border, escalating tensions already high after a deadly attack on tourists. The attack, killing 26 near Pahalgam, was claimed by a previously unknown group, the Kashmir Resistance, and India blamed Pakistan for its support. Pakistan denied involvement. This incident further strains relations between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
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Following India’s punitive actions against Pakistan, the Pakistani National Security Committee (NSC) convened and responded with a series of retaliatory measures. These included suspending the Simla Agreement and all bilateral agreements with India, closing the Wagah border, and revoking SAARC visas for Indian nationals (excluding Sikh pilgrims). Furthermore, Pakistan declared Indian defense advisors persona non grata, reduced Indian High Commission staff, closed its airspace to Indian aircraft, and suspended all trade with India. Pakistan also vowed a comprehensive response to any further threats to its sovereignty.
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Following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir claimed by a Pakistan-based group, India suspended its visa services for Pakistani nationals, revoked existing visas, and closed the main border crossing. In response to these actions, and India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan declared the move an “act of war,” implemented reciprocal visa restrictions, and closed its airspace to India. Tensions escalated further with Pakistan denying involvement in the attack and India hinting at potential military action. India has released sketches of three suspects believed to be responsible.
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In response to a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India implemented significant countermeasures against Pakistan. These actions include suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Attari-Wagah border, and revoking the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals. Furthermore, India expelled Pakistani military advisors and reduced the staffing levels at the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. These decisive steps reflect India’s strong stance against cross-border terrorism.
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In response to a planned rally demanding the release of imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistani authorities arrested over 4,000 of his supporters, including five parliamentarians. Islamabad remains under lockdown, with roads blocked and internet and mobile services suspended in some areas to prevent the rally. The government claims these measures are to protect residents and property, while Khan’s party alleges political motivations behind the arrests and restrictions. The crackdown coincides with an upcoming visit by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
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John Q. Hosedrinker