2025 India–Pakistan diplomatic crisis

2025 India–Pakistan diplomatic crisis
२०२५ भारत-पाकिस्तान राजनयिक सङ्कट

Date	23 April 2025 – present
Cause	2025 Pahalgam attack
Outcome	Cancellation of Indus Water Treaty by India Visa cancellation and travel ban for Pakistanis in India Expulsion of Pakistani diplomats from India and withdrawal of Indian counterparts from Pakistan Suspension of all trade including through third countries with India by Pakistan Closure of Pakistani airspace for Indian aircraft Suspension of Shimla Agreement by Pakistan Pakistan's government bonds drop over 4% Armed skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC) South Asian Athletics Championships postponed
Arrests	1 Indian BSF personnel by the Pakistan Rangers

On 23 April 2025, a diplomatic crisis erupted between India and Pakistan following the 2025 Pahalgam attack, an Islamic terrorist incident that occurred in the Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir. The attack resulted in the deaths of 26 Hindu tourists and one local civilian, with over 20 others injured. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based, UN-designated terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the assault. In response, India accused Pakistan of facilitating cross-border terrorism.

In light of these events, India began expelling Pakistani diplomats and withdrew its own diplomatic personnel. The Indian government also suspended visas, closed borders, and announced its withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan denied the allegations of supporting terrorism and retaliated with trade restrictions, the closure of airspace and border crossings, and the suspension of the Simla Agreement.

Additionally, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) strongly advised Indian citizens to refrain from traveling to Pakistan and urged those currently in the country to return as soon as possible. The situation marked a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations, further complicating their already strained relationship.