Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 08:09am on 25 Apr 2025,Friday India Global
In response to a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 civilians, India attributed the incident to Pakistan-based militants. India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, downgraded diplomatic ties, and closed its only land route with Pakistan. Pakistan retaliated by closing its airspace to Indian airlines, suspending trade, halting visas for Indian nationals, and placing all bilateral agreements, including the 1972 Shimla Agreement, in abeyance. Pakistan warned that any interference with its water entitlement could be considered an act of war. The escalating tensions have sharply impacted Pakistan’s financial markets and raised concerns about broader regional implications, as both nuclear-armed nations navigate a deteriorating relationship. (PC: The Hindu & AP)
