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Shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level security meeting with key ministers, India blocked Pakistan’s official X account and suspended a key water-sharing treaty.
In the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack 2025, which claimed the lives of several Indian security personnel and civilians, India has launched a sweeping diplomatic and digital retaliation against Pakistan. The Indian government, firmly attributing the attack to Pakistan-backed terrorist networks, has taken unprecedented steps to downgrade ties, intensifying the ongoing India-Pakistan diplomatic crisis 2025.
One of the first moves was to block the Pakistan government’s official X account within Indian territory, cutting off its ability to communicate with the Indian public through the platform. The digital blackout comes as part of a broader strategy to isolate Pakistan on both diplomatic and information fronts.
Simultaneously, India has suspended the issuance of visas to Pakistani citizens, further curbing cross-border civilian exchanges. These decisions were finalized after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), which included External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
A significant escalation came in the form of India suspending a key water-sharing treaty, a rare move in regional diplomacy, signaling the country’s intent to review all bilateral engagements that have long stood as pillars of India-Pakistan relations.
The CCS also approved a mutual downsizing of diplomatic missions, with both countries set to reduce their High Commission staff strength from 55 to 30 by May. This signals a freezing of most diplomatic dialogue channels until further notice. Indian officials have emphasized that these actions are part of a larger strategy to impose comprehensive punitive measures on Pakistan for what they allege is continued support for cross-border terrorism.
These developments mark a defining moment in India-Pakistan relations in 2025, as India redefines its diplomatic posture to prioritize national security and regional stability. As tensions rise, international observers are closely watching the unfolding crisis, concerned about its implications on peace in South Asia.
One of the first moves was to block the Pakistan government’s official X account within Indian territory, cutting off its ability to communicate with the Indian public through the platform. The digital blackout comes as part of a broader strategy to isolate Pakistan on both diplomatic and information fronts.
Simultaneously, India has suspended the issuance of visas to Pakistani citizens, further curbing cross-border civilian exchanges. These decisions were finalized after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), which included External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
A significant escalation came in the form of India suspending a key water-sharing treaty, a rare move in regional diplomacy, signaling the country’s intent to review all bilateral engagements that have long stood as pillars of India-Pakistan relations.
The CCS also approved a mutual downsizing of diplomatic missions, with both countries set to reduce their High Commission staff strength from 55 to 30 by May. This signals a freezing of most diplomatic dialogue channels until further notice. Indian officials have emphasized that these actions are part of a larger strategy to impose comprehensive punitive measures on Pakistan for what they allege is continued support for cross-border terrorism.
These developments mark a defining moment in India-Pakistan relations in 2025, as India redefines its diplomatic posture to prioritize national security and regional stability. As tensions rise, international observers are closely watching the unfolding crisis, concerned about its implications on peace in South Asia.
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