India halts Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, closed Attari border

In a major diplomatic escalation, India has officially suspended the historic Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, marking a significant shift in South Asia’s geopolitical landscape.

The announcement came from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs following a meeting chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a deadly attack that claimed the lives of 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national.

Pakistanis ordered to leave India within 48 hours

India has also ordered all Pakistani citizens currently in the country to leave within 48 hours, while simultaneously announcing the closure of the Attari check post, a key border crossing between the two nations. The Pakistani High Commission staff has also been ordered to return home within seven days.

“The perpetrators of the attack will be brought to justice, and those sponsoring them will be held accountable,” said Vikram Misri, a senior Indian official, during a press briefing.

Visa restrictions tightened

In addition to expelling Pakistani nationals, India has suspended all visa services for Pakistani citizens, including those issued under SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation).