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India Cuts Water Flow, Escalates Tensions with Pakistan

5/5/2025

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India's Water Dispute

India's decision to stop water flow from the Baglihar and Kishanganga dams has intensified tensions with Pakistan, as diplomatic relations continue to sour. This move comes after India paused the Indus Waters Treaty, leading Pakistan to issue stark warnings that any further disruptions could be seen as acts of war, raising alarms of potential military conflict.

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Pakistan's Diplomatic Warning

Pakistan's UN Ambassador fiercely criticized India's unilateral moves, warning they jeopardize regional stability and risk military confrontation. He called for international mediation, especially concerning the suspended Indus Waters Treaty. While Pakistan seeks dialogue, it cautions that any further disruptions will be seen as acts of war, demanding global accountability for human rights abuses in Kashmir.

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India's Water Dispute

India's decision to stop water flow from the Baglihar and Kishanganga dams has intensified tensions with Pakistan, as diplomatic relations continue to sour. This move comes after India paused the Indus Waters Treaty, leading Pakistan to issue stark warnings that any further disruptions could be seen as acts of war, raising alarms of potential military conflict.

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