Citing the Pahalgam incident, the Indian government has unilaterally suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. It has ordered the closure of the Attari Check Post and the Wagah Border, and announced the shutdown of the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. Additionally, it has decided to reduce the number of its diplomats stationed in Islamabad.

According to Daily Front Lines , the Indian government has blamed Pakistan for the Pahalgam incident and immediately announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Orders have also been issued to close the Attari Check Post and seal the Wagah Border.

India has further decided to shut down the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. It will also reduce the number of Indian diplomatic staff in Islamabad and has instructed some embassy personnel to return to India.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that, following these decisions, Pakistani citizens will no longer be issued Indian visas.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that Pakistani nationals currently in India must leave the country within 48 hours.

The Indus Waters Treaty
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 between Pakistan and India, governs the fair distribution of water from the Indus River system. The treaty was brokered with the World Bank as a guarantor.

According to international media, under the treaty, India was given greater control over the rivers Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas, which flow through Punjab, while Pakistan was granted rights over the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers, receiving access to 80% of the water flow.

Both countries are allowed to use the water for hydroelectric power generation but cannot store water or reduce its flow unilaterally.

Modi Cuts Short Visit to Saudi Arabia
In response to the Pahalgam incident, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi curtailed his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to India.

Indian media reports indicate that Modi strongly condemned the attack, skipped the official state dinner, and left early. During his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, he also discussed the Pahalgam incident before departing.

Pakistan Expresses Concern Over Tourist Deaths
On the other hand, Pakistan expressed deep concern over the killing of tourists in the Pahalgam attack. The Foreign Office extended condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

India’s Conspiracy Against Pakistan Exposed
Sources claim that India has used the Pahalgam false flag operation as a pretext to act against Pakistan. They emphasized that India cannot legally withdraw from the treaty unilaterally.

Within 24 hours of the alleged false flag operation, India illegally and unilaterally suspended the Indus Waters Treaty—an open violation of the agreement. According to Article 12(4) of the Treaty, it cannot be terminated unless both parties agree in writing.

The sources further stated that India took this drastic step without evidence or investigation, blaming Pakistan in haste. Under international law, as the upper riparian country, India cannot stop water flow to the lower riparian country (Pakistan).

Violation of International Law
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, was aimed at fairly dividing the rivers between Pakistan and India. The World Bank is a guarantor of this agreement.

Sources confirm that under the spirit of the treaty, India cannot unilaterally suspend it. Being an international water treaty, its violation raises questions over the credibility of India’s commitment to other global agreements.

The sources also believe that such irresponsible and impractical moves by India are intended to divert attention from its own worsening internal situation.