Pakistan suspends Simla Agreement in reaction to India's Indus water move
The Simla Agreement is a peace treaty between India and Pakistan that was signed after the 1971 war
Pakistan has announced the suspension of the 1972 Simla Agreement as part of a series of retaliatory measures following India's response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed at least 26 lives.
Pakistani media outlet Dawn reported that these measures also encompass the closure of the Wagah border for trade, the suspension of Saarc visa exemptions for Indian citizens, and the expulsion of Indian military diplomats, who have been declared persona non grata.
The decisions were made during a two-hour meeting of Pakistan's National Security Committee (NSC), the country's top national security policymaking body.
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While expressing condolences for the victims of the Pahalgam attack, the NSC strongly condemned India's countermeasures, describing them as "unilateral, unjust, politically motivated, extremely irresponsible, and devoid of legal merit."
Simla agreement
The Simla Agreement stands as a peace treaty forged between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the 1971 war.
A significant outcome of this accord was the establishment of the Line of Control (LOC) in Kashmir, effectively demarcating the region between Indian and Pakistani administration.
Furthermore, the agreement detailed the repatriation of prisoners of war, the withdrawal of military forces, and a commitment to address future disagreements through direct bilateral negotiations.
