False flag activity essentially against Indus Water Treaty

ISLAMABAD– Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) tomorrow in response to India’s recent aggressive actions, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and closure of the Wagah-Attari border.

According to sources, the meeting will be attended by both political and military leadership and will formulate Pakistan’s response to India’s unilateral and hostile measures. The committee will also deliberate on the country’s internal and external security situation.

Tensions between the two countries have escalated rapidly following a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. In the aftermath, the Indian government reacted strongly, blaming Pakistan without evidence and announcing a series of diplomatic and border-related retaliations.

India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with immediate effect and declared the Wagah-Attari border closed. It has also decided to reduce diplomatic ties with Pakistan by recalling its defence attaché from Islamabad and limiting the number of Pakistani diplomats in India.

In addition, India has cancelled all existing Pakistani visas and announced that no new visas will be issued to Pakistani citizens. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has ordered all Pakistanis currently in India to leave the country within 48 hours. Authorities have also declared the shutdown of border check-posts.

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In a separate development, seven officials involved in delayed NTDC (National Transmission and Despatch Company) projects have been removed from their positions in Pakistan.

The NSC meeting is expected to address both the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape and India’s aggressive posture, while reaffirming Pakistan’s stance on regional peace and sovereignty.

India’s Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty a Grave Violation of International Law, Say Experts

ISLAMABAD – April 23, 2025 – India’s abrupt suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has triggered serious concerns among legal and diplomatic circles, with experts terming it a flagrant violation of international law and an act of regional aggression. Analysts and official sources say India’s move reflects its growing extremism and disregard for established legal commitments.

The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, is considered one of the most resilient water-sharing agreements globally. It provides a structured framework for the equitable distribution of the Indus Basin rivers between Pakistan and India. According to legal provisions within the treaty, particularly Article 12(4), it cannot be unilaterally suspended or terminated. The treaty can only be dissolved through mutual written agreement between both parties—Pakistan and India.

Legal experts highlight that there is no clause in the treaty that allows for unilateral “suspension” or withdrawal. Designed to be indefinite and independent of specific events, the treaty obliges both countries to abide by its terms regardless of political tensions or armed conflict. India’s announcement of suspension, made within 24 hours of the Pahalgam attack—an incident some observers call a false flag operation—violates not only the spirit but also the letter of the treaty.

“This move exposes India’s reckless and hostile intentions,” said one senior legal source, adding, “By attempting to revoke a guaranteed international agreement, India is also casting doubt on the reliability of its commitments with other nations.”