Pahalgam Terror Attack: Indus Water Treat Suspended, Attari Border closed – 5 big CCS decisions taken by India | Bharat News
New Delhi: In view of Pahalgam terror attack, the central government on Wednesday suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan – one of the five major decisions Cabinet committee on Security (CCS) Meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Five major decisions are taken in CSS
- The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty will be placed with immediate effect until Pakistan reliably ends its support.
Border terrorism , - The integrated checkpost attic will be closed with immediate effect. Those who have crossed with legitimate support can return by that route before 1 May 2025.
- Pakistani citizens will not be allowed to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Rebate Scheme. In the past, any SPE visa issued to Pakistani citizens is canceled. Under the SPES visa, at present any Pakistani national in India has given 48 hours to leave India.
- Defense, military, Navy and aerial advisors have been declared personality non -conscious at the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. They have a week to leave India.
- India will withdraw its defense, Navy and aerial advisors
Indian High Commission In Islamabad. These posts are canceled in the concerned high commissions.
“CCS reviewed the overall security situation and directed all forces to maintain high vigilance. It was determined that the criminals of this attack would be brought to the account and their sponsors. With the recent extradition of Tahwur Rana, India would be incredible in search of those who have worked for terror or to make them possible.”
How will the Indus Water Treaty suspension affect Pakistan?
- The Indus River Network, which includes Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlage rivers, serves as the major water resources of Pakistan, supporting the population of millions.
- Pakistan depends largely on this water supply for irrigation, farming and potable water. The agriculture sector contributes 23% to Pakistan’s national income and supports 68% of its rural residents.
- The Indus Basin supplies 154.3 million acres of water annually, which is important to irrigate extensive agricultural areas and ensure food security.
- Any obstruction in water flow will affect Pakistan’s agricultural sector, an important component of its economy and rural livelihood.
- Due to the availability of low water, crop yield will be reduced, lack of food and economic instability in rural areas dependent on farming.
- Pakistan already faces significant water management issues such as groundwater shortage, salinization of agricultural land and limited water storage capacity.
- The country’s water storage capacity is low, with only 14.4 MAF joint live storage with major dams such as Mangla and Tarbela, which is just 10% of Pakistan’s annual water share under the treaty.
- The suspension increases these weaknesses by cutting a guaranteed water supply, leaving Pakistan with less options to manage its water needs.
How will the attic border affect trade?
Attari, located just 28 km from Amritsar, is the first land port in India and the only permitted land route for trade with Pakistan. Spread over 120 acres and directly connected to the National Highway-I, the Czech post has played an important role in cross-border trade, especially in imports from Afghanistan.
The Attari-Vagah Corridor has seen data ups and downs in the trade and passenger movement over the years. In 2023-24, Land Port recorded a trade of Rs 3,886.53 crore with 6,871 cargo movements and 71,563 passenger crossings.
Attari Land Port has long served as an important trade drain between India and Pakistan, which has a variety of goods. Major Indian exports via the route include soybean, chicken feed, vegetables, red chillies, plastic grains and plastic yarn. On the other hand, the imports of Pakistan and beyond include a large extent dried fruits, dry dates, gypsum, cement, glass, rock salt and various herbs.
The closure of the port is expected to significantly affect the movement of these objects, especially those who affect small traders and manufacturers who rely on this border across-day-groom. However, the volume has generally declined since 2018-19, which reflects ongoing tension and disruption.
Earlier, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh had assured “loud and clear” response to the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 28 people were killed, mostly tourists.
Rajant Singh said that the government would not only hunt those criminals who carried out a terrible attack, but also behind those people.
