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Pakistan Warns of ‘Tit-for-Tat’ Response After India’s IWT Suspension and Kashmir Allegations
Rising Tensions: Pakistan hits back at India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, trade ties, and diplomatic moves after the Pahalgam attack in occupied Kashmir.
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by News Desk
2025-04-24
Pakistan Warns of ‘Tit-for-Tat’ Response After India’s IWT Suspension and Kashmir Allegations

Islamabad, April 25: In a high-voltage response to India’s moves following the deadly Pahalgam attack in occupied Kashmir, Pakistan’s civil-military leadership convened a National Security Committee (NSC) meeting and rolled out a series of countermeasures — including the suspension of trade and bilateral accords.

At a press conference following the meeting, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, backed by key cabinet members, lashed out at India for “politically motivated” actions and rejected any involvement in the attack, calling New Delhi’s claims baseless and without evidence.

“India has played the blame game again. If there's any proof, share it with the world,” Dar said.

‘Tit-for-Tat’ Policy Declared

Dar detailed Pakistan’s firm stance:

“Whatever India does, Pakistan will do in kind. If they suspend agreements or cut off water, we will respond — this is an act of war, and we are prepared.”

IWT Suspension Condemned as Illegal

Attorney General Mansoor Awan, who oversees Pakistan’s IWT legal strategy, stressed that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is legally invalid.

“The treaty can only end through mutual consent. Pakistan will use every international forum to fight this.”

Interestingly, Dar pointed out that India’s formal demarche did not even mention the IWT, raising questions about the legality and sincerity of New Delhi’s statement.

Military Readiness and Terrorism Allegations

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused India of sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistan through proxies like TTP and BLA, and referenced Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav’s arrest in 2016 as undeniable proof of cross-border terrorism.

“India is already waging a low-intensity war through terrorists. If they scale it up, we’re ready. No one should doubt our resolve,” Asif said.

He also warned:

“If even one Pakistani citizen is harmed in an Indian-orchestrated attack, the response will be tit-for-tat, and Indian citizens will not be safe.”

International Image Battle

Asif added that India’s use of terrorism claims for global sympathy is well-known, noting that PM Narendra Modi was once denied a visa to the US on terrorism grounds.

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar echoed the sentiment, calling India's posture “childish, hollow, and politically opportunistic”.

“The world knows who sponsors terrorism. Pakistan is a frontline state in this fight,” Attaullah said.

Provincial Unity

KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack but slammed India’s reaction as “exploitative and aggressive”.

“The nation stands united. Any misadventure will meet a resolute response. Our sovereignty is non-negotiable,” he asserted.
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