Pakistan has decided to send a formal diplomatic notice to India after New Delhi suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) without prior consultation. This move followed urgent discussions among the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Law, and the Ministry of Water Resources.
Officials quickly launched legal and constitutional discussions in response to India’s decision. They completed the required groundwork and now plan to send the notice through diplomatic channels within a few days.
Sources in the Indus Commission said the government will directly demand a clear explanation from India for suspending the 1960 treaty. This agreement has guided water sharing between the two countries for over sixty years. Pakistan views India’s step as a violation of international commitments.
Furthermore, Pakistani authorities plan to raise the issue on global platforms to expose what they describe as India’s water aggression. They believe international attention could push India to reverse its decision.
The federal cabinet will give final approval before Pakistan proceeds with any additional steps.
Read more: India Suspends Indus Water Treaty? What Does this Mean for Pakistan?
Meanwhile, tensions have increased sharply since the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The attack killed 26 people and injured several others.
India quickly blamed Pakistan for the attack but provided no evidence. Alongside suspending the treaty, India also shut down the Wagah-Attari border crossing.
In response, Pakistan strongly condemned the attack. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif clearly stated, “We are prepared to assist, provided India agrees to a neutral probe.”
As a countermeasure, Islamabad is now considering suspending the 1972 Simla Agreement, which has shaped diplomatic relations for decades.
Additionally, Indian leaders have issued open military threats. In return, Pakistan’s political and military leadership warned, “Any adventurism would be met with a firm and unforgettable response.”
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