Escalating Tensions Between India and Pakistan Following Deadly Kashmir Attack
Tensions between India and Pakistan have significantly escalated after a deadly attack in Kashmir, resulting in 26 casualties. In response, India has suspended visa services to Pakistani nationals and invoked the revocation of key treaties, including the Indus Waters Treaty and the Simla Agreement. This prompted Pakistan to close its airspace and land borders to India, issuing warnings against water treaty violations that could lead to military confrontation. Both nations have engaged in tit-for-tat measures, including the expulsion of each other’s citizens. The UN has urged both countries to exercise maximum restraint as fears of a potential conflict loom, with Pakistan warning that disruptions to water flow from India would be considered an act of war. The diplomatic landscape is rapidly deteriorating, exacerbating an already fragile relationship marked by historical grievances and border tensions.
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