Following the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply. In response to India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and closure of its border with Pakistan, Islamabad has threatened to suspend its participation in all bilateral agreements with India, including the 1972 Simla Agreement. This agreement has been a cornerstone of India-Pakistan relations, emphasizing the peaceful resolution of disputes and maintaining the status quo along the Line of Control (LoC).
Analysts warn that Pakistan’s potential withdrawal from the Simla Agreement could dismantle key diplomatic safeguards, increasing the risk of military escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The agreement has historically provided a framework for dialogue and conflict resolution, and its suspension could lead to greater instability in the region.
Source:
Al Jazeera
