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"Pahalgam Attack Fallout: Pakistan's High-Level Meetings and India's Retaliatory Measures"

The Pahalgam Attack: A Tragic Catalyst

• On April 22, 2025, terrorists attacked tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people and injuring several others.

• The attack has been one of the deadliest in the region since the Pulwama incident in 2019.

India's Retaliatory Measures

• India announced five major steps in response to the attack:

  • Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960.

  • Closure of the Attari Integrated Check Post for cross-border movement.

  • Expulsion of Pakistani military attaches from the Indian High Commission.

  • Cancellation of SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas for Pakistani nationals.

  • Reduction of diplomatic staff in both countries' High Commissions to 30 members.

Pakistan's High-Level Meetings

• Pakistan's National Security Committee (NSC), chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, convened on April 24, 2025.

• Key attendees included Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, and the three service chiefs.

• The NSC discussed India's actions and formulated a response strategy, including:

  • Denouncing India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as "unilateral and impractical."

  • Suspending the Simla Agreement and all bilateral agreements with India.

  • Asking Indian nationals in Pakistan to leave by April 30, 2025.

International Reactions

• Global leaders, including those from the US, UK, and France, condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with India.

• Pakistan's response has drawn mixed reactions, with some nations urging restraint and dialogue.

Public Sentiment and Mourning

• Candlelight vigils and protests were held across India to honor the victims and demand justice.

• The attack has reignited debates on cross-border terrorism and regional security.

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