Pakistan Scrambles After India's Five Major Decisions; Issues War Threat Following Indus Waters Treaty Suspension. Wagah Border and Airspace Closed; Visa Restrictions Imposed.
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India has taken b action against Pakistan, leading to considerable consternation in Islamabad. Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, convened a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) to discuss the country's security situation. The Pakistani government has issued veiled threats against India, warning that any attempt to withhold Pakistan's share of water will be considered an act of war.
India's Five Major Steps
On Wednesday, India took five significant decisions against Pakistan. The most significant was the immediate suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, prompting an angry war threat from Pakistan. This Indian action is in response to Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism.
Pakistan's Retaliatory Measures
In response to India's actions, Pakistan has taken several b countermeasures:
Wagah Border Closure: Pakistan has closed the Wagah border, halting movement between India and Pakistan.
Expulsion of Indian Citizens: Pakistan has asked Indian citizens to leave the country by April 30th.
Airspace Closure: Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines with immediate effect.
India's Actions
Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty until Pakistan ceases its support for terrorism.
Attari Check Post Closure: The integrated check post at Attari has been closed with immediate effect.
Visa Restrictions: The SVES visa scheme for Pakistani citizens has been revoked, and they have been ordered to leave India within 48 hours.
Action Against High Commission: Military advisors at the Pakistan High Commission have been declared persona non grata and ordered to leave India within a week.
Reduction in High Commission Staff: India has decided to reduce the number of staff at the Pakistani High Commission.
Increased Crisis for Pakistan
Following these b actions by India, Pakistan will need to reconsider its security and foreign policy. While the Pakistani government has issued a war threat, India's actions have significantly weakened Pakistan's position.
