Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:19pm on 03 May 2025,Saturday India Global
Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has issued a stern warning to India, asserting that any construction by India on the Indus River that violates the Indus Waters Treaty will be met with direct military action. This statement comes amid escalating tensions following India's suspension of the treaty after a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which India attributes to Pakistan-based militants. Asif accuses India of using the attack as a pretext to unilaterally exit the treaty, labeling it a "false flag" operation. He emphasizes that any unilateral suspension of the treaty is unacceptable and warns that such actions could lead to war. The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, has been a cornerstone of India-Pakistan relations, surviving multiple conflicts. Its suspension marks a significant deterioration in bilateral ties, with both nations taking retaliatory measures, including expelling diplomats and halting trade. (PC: Reuters)
