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India Suspends Treaty as Tensions with Pakistan Escalate

4/25/2025

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India Suspends Treaty

In the wake of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, India has taken decisive action by suspending the Indus Water Treaty and shutting down the Wagah border. Pakistan responded by expelling Indian diplomats and closing its airspace. As tensions rise between these nuclear-armed neighbors, fears of an impending conflict loom large.

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Dar Postpones Visit

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has delayed his visit to Bangladesh, initially set for April 27-28, 2025, amid rising tensions with India after a tragic attack in Kashmir. The Foreign Ministry attributed the postponement to "unforeseen circumstances," promising to establish new dates through collaborative discussions.

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India Suspends Treaty

In the wake of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, India has taken decisive action by suspending the Indus Water Treaty and shutting down the Wagah border. Pakistan responded by expelling Indian diplomats and closing its airspace. As tensions rise between these nuclear-armed neighbors, fears of an impending conflict loom large.

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