New Delhi: The Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance, along with other punitive measures imposed on Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian government sources confirmed on Saturday.
The statement comes even as hostilities between India and Pakistan eased following a mutual understanding to halt cross-border firing and military actions.
Government sources clarified that the measures announced on April 23 in response to the terrorist attack will remain in effect.
These steps were part of India’s broader strategic response to what it considers continued support for terrorism by Islamabad.
“Terrorism will not go unpunished, and India’s resolve in combating terrorism remains unwavering,” a source asserted.
The ceasefire understanding, which brought days of escalating military confrontation to a halt, was referred to by Pakistan as a bilateral arrangement, sources said.
Notably, U.S. President Donald Trump was the first to publicly announce the ceasefire agreement, asserting a mediating role by the United States in de-escalating the conflict.
“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
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“Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he added.
Despite the diplomatic breakthrough in halting immediate hostilities, India’s hardened stance on terrorism suggests that broader normalization with Pakistan will depend on Islamabad’s actions on the terror front.
