Pakistan says any attempt to divert water meant for it under Indus Water Treaty will be considered Act of War

PAKISTAN on Thursday said any move to divert water meant for it under the Indus Water Treaty will be considered an Act of War as it announced the suspension of trade, bilateral accords, including the Simla Agreement, and air-spaces with India, among other moves in retaliation to New Delhi's measures against the country in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.

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The announcements were made after a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to formulate the country's response to India's move to suspend the Indus Water Treaty and downgrade diplomatic ties after the Pahalgam terror attack.

The meeting was attended by key ministers and the three services chiefs.

"Pakistan shall exercise the right to hold all bilateral agreements with India, including but not limited to the Simla Agreement, in abeyance...," said a statement released after the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting.

The statement said Pakistan will close down the Wagah Border Post with immediate effect.