Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have reached a new low following the April 22 Pahalgam (Kashmir) shooting, in which 26 innocent civilian tourists were massacred by armed gunmen. India has alleged Pakistan’s involvement in the attack—a claim Pakistan denies, instead calling for an impartial international investigation.
India has seized the moment to take a firm stance on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which it now claims is not in its favor. The treaty has been “held in abeyance” by India. In a retaliatory move, Pakistan has suspended all bilateral agreements with India, including the historic Shimla Agreement, which defines the Line of Control (LoC)—the de facto border dividing the Indian and Pakistani-administered regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
Amidst growing international calls for restraint, India is reportedly preparing for military action, while Pakistan has declared it is ready to respond.
In this context, journalist Mandeep Singh sits down with Parmjeet Singh, Editor of Sikh Siyasat, to analyze the escalating situation. The discussion explores the potential consequences of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, the rising tensions between two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbors, and the evolving geopolitical interests of global powers such as the United States and China in the region.