J&K Pahalgam terror attack: After the heinous terrorist attack on Pahalgam tourists on April 22, India has taken numerous major actions against the neighbouring country Pakistan. After the terror attack, that took 26 innocent lives of India, Prime minister Narendra Modi declared in a speech that India will "identify, track, and punish" every terrorist and their backers. 

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Here's a detailed look at all the seven major decisions by the Indian government against Pakistan. 

Suspension of Indus Water Treaty 

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On Wednesday (April 23), PM Modi-led Indian government announced the temporary suspension of the 1960's Indus Water Treat with Pakistan, which was brokered by the World bank. The treaty government the distribution and use of the Indus river and its tributaries between India and Pakistan. 

The Indus river system comprises all the major rivers of India: Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Jhelum and Chenab. The Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej are collectively referred to as the eastern rivers, while the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab are known as the western rivers. The river system is crucial for both India and Pakistan. Indian government has said the treaty will be suspended until Pakistan stops supporting the cross-border terrorism. 

Expulsion of Pakistani military attaches

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The Indian government on Wednesday also announced that it would expel Pakistan's three military attaches as a punitive measure against Pakistan. India also  directed Islamabad to downsize the staff strength at its high commission in New Delhi from 55 to 30. 

No Pakistani in India 

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri announced that  Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC visa exemption scheme (SVES). The Indian government also ordered all the Pakistani nationals, under it SVES visa, to leave India within 48 hours. 

Border closed 

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The Indian government further closed the the Integrated Check Post at Attari with immediate effect. It is the only operational land border crossing between the two countries. After this, the foreign secretary said the Pakistani nationals who have crossed the border with valid endorsements may return through that route before May 1. 

Declaration of 'persona non grata' 

The Indian government further declared the "the defence, military, naval and air advisors in the Pakistani high commission in New Delhi as persona non grata". Misri said these officials have a week to leave the Indian land. Further, India will withdraw its own defence, navy and air advisors from the Indian high commission in Islamabad. 

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Suspension of visa services to Pakistani nationals 

On Thursday (April 24), India suspended  visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect. The external affairs ministry said  all existing valid visas issued by India to Pakistani nationals stand revoked with effect from April 27. The ministry further said that medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be valid till April 29 only. The MEA said all Pakistani nationals currently in India must leave the country before the expiry of visas. 

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Retreat ceremony at Attari

The Border Security Force of India “scaled down” the retreat ceremony held at Attari, Hussainiwala and Sadki along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab on Thursday (April 24).