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Modi Suspends Indus Treaty, Heightens India-Pakistan Tensions

5/7/2025

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In a bold move, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, a decision driven by a recent terror attack. This strategic shift aims to control the Chenab River's water flow, threatening Pakistan's agricultural stability. Experts warn this could escalate economic pressures as tensions between the two nations rise.

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In a bold move, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, a decision driven by a recent terror attack. This strategic shift aims to control the Chenab River's water flow, threatening Pakistan's agricultural stability. Experts warn this could escalate economic pressures as tensions between the two nations rise.