If India blocks the Indus Waters Treaty, it will be considered as an act of war: Pakistan

In response to the strong decisions of the Indian government after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has also said that it will suspend bilateral agreements. This includes the 1972 Shimla Agreement, in which both countries agreed to resolve their disputes peacefully and avoid war.

As per the decisions taken in Pakistan's National Security Committee chaired by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the Pakistan government has issued an order to return all Indian citizens except Sikh pilgrims within 48 hours.

It is noteworthy that yesterday, India had taken 5 major decisions including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and sending back Pakistani citizens. Pakistan said that if India blocks the Indus Waters Treaty, it will be considered as an act of war. Pakistan has also closed its airspace for Indian airlines.