India has unleashed a sweeping diplomatic offensive on Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror strike by suspending Indus Waters Treaty, sealing Wagah border and barring Pakistani national's entry into the country.
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The strong countermeasures were announced after PM Modi held a 2.5 hour-long Cabinet Committee on Security or CCS meeting. (Image: PTI)
India Today News Desk
India Today News Desk
New Delhi,UPDATED: Apr 23, 2025 22:05 IST
Written By: Sahil Sinha
In Short
India halts cooperation on 39 billion cubic meters of river flow to Pakistan
Expels Pakistani military envoys, New Delhi mission staff cut nearly in half
Actions in response to Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians
India on Wednesday announced a series of strong diplomatic and strategic countermeasures aimed at Pakistan in the aftermath of the recent terror attack on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a press conference, detailed five major steps as part of what officials called a "decisive response to cross-border terrorism".
Here are 5 major announcements made by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA):
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Suspension of Indus Waters Cooperation: India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, under which 39 billion cubic meters of water from the Indus River system flows from India into Pakistan annually. The treaty, which governs the sharing of river waters between the two countries, has long been considered a symbol of cooperation even amid years-long conflict.
Closure of Attari-Wagah Border: The Integrated Check Post Attari-Wagah border, a critical point for trade and people-to-people contact between India and Pakistan, has been shut down with immediate effect. Those who have crossed with valid papers have been asked to return back to Pakistan before May 1, 2025.
Ban on Pakistani Nationals Entering India: Pakistani nationals are barred from travelling to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme, with all previously issued visas deemed cancelled. Those already in the country are given 48 hours to leave.
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Expulsion of Military Advisors: New Delhi has declared the Defence, Naval, and Air Advisers at the Pakistani High Commission persona non grata, giving them a week to exit India. In a similar move, New Delhi will also withdraw its own Defence, Navy, and Air officials from the High Commission in Islamabad.
Reduction of High Commission Staff Strength: India has asked Pakistan to reduce its diplomatic presence in New Delhi to a skeletal staff of 30, slashing the mission's current operating capacity of 55.
The bold diplomatic offensive against Pakistan was announced after a 2.5-hour-long Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other highly-ranking officials.