Pakistan takes a series of measures as tensions with India escalate, with political activists burning the Indian flag
According to reports on April 24 by the Financial Times and Pakistan's Dawn newspaper, Pakistan held a National Security Council (NSC) meeting on April 24, announcing a series of countermeasures against India in response to India's "irresponsible behavior."
One of the relevant measures is to strongly reject India's announcement of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, stating that the agreement is a binding international agreement that does not include any provision for unilateral suspension. The NSC emphasized that any interference with water supply will be regarded as "an act of war," and Pakistan will fully respond.
Secondly, it reserves the right to terminate all bilateral agreements, including the Simla Agreement, until India stops supporting terrorism and violating international law.
Thirdly, it immediately closes the land passage between India and Pakistan, comprehensively halting cross-border transportation.
Fourthly, it revokes visa-free treatment for Indian citizens under SAARC (except Sikhs), and requires Indians to leave within 48 hours.
Fifthly, it expels India's defense, navy, and air force advisors from Pakistan, reducing the size of India's High Commission in Pakistan to 30 people.
Sixthly, it closes its airspace to Indian airlines. Seventhly, it completely suspends bilateral and cross-border trade. The NSC also stated that India's actions aim to meet its political agenda through the attack in Pulwama, and this strategy will only exacerbate regional tensions, hindering regional peace and stability.
It is worth noting that Pakistan's Defense Minister Asif attributed Pakistan's involvement in terrorism to decades-long military alliances with the West and said that Pakistan has suffered serious consequences for doing "dirty work" for the U.S. and its allies. Asif urged major international powers, especially the United States, to intervene and prevent further escalation of the situation. Analysts pointed out that the mutual adoption of tough countermeasures by India and Pakistan may lead to a new low point in their relations. It is worth noting that the Pakistani government issued a navigation warning on the evening of April 24, announcing that it would test a ground-to-ground missile in its Karachi exclusive economic zone. The testing window period was April 24-25, coinciding with the time when India's Cabinet Committee on Security held an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures against Pakistan.
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