It is a misnomer to call Pakistan’s naked aggression on Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 as ‘tribal raid.’ Pakistan organised the invasion and directly supervised operations.

‘Operation Gulmarg’

There is some evidence that even by last week of May 1947 Pakistan gave&nbsp;shape to plans to forcibly annex Jammu and Kashmir. Major Onkar Singh Kalkat, who had opted for India and was awaiting repatriation, was posted at Bannu, North West Frontier Province (NWFP).

On 20 August 1947 he stumbled upon a letter marked&nbsp;‘Personal/Top Secret.’ It was addressed to his Brigade Commander CP Murray, a British army officer, and signed by Gen.Frank Messervey, Chief of Staff of Pakistan army.

Attached to the letter was an appendix that detailed the plan of ‘Operation Gulmarg’ for invasion of J&amp;K. The plan envisaged key role for Pashtun tribesmen. The Pathan officers from the Frontier Force Regiment were to function as commanders of the lashkars.

In August 1947 itself, Gen.Thimayya had gone to Lahore to attend a meeting of the Boundary Force. He overheard Pakistani officers talking about stationing their respective regiments at Gulmarg and Pahalgam. About the same time, two senior commanders of 11 Cavalry (Frontier Force) were asked to participate in the task of Jehad-e-Fisabilillah (‘Freedom for Kashmir’).

Two Plans

 
1. Peshwar Plan

This Plan, conceived by NWFP Chief Minister Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan, involved use of tribal lashkars for invasion of Kashmir. Senior Britishers serving in Pakistan army and NWFP Governor Sir George Cunnigham were kept in&nbsp;loop about this plan.

 
2. Lahore Plan &nbsp;

This plan had been prepared under the directions of Sardar Shaukat Hayat Khan, a minister in West Punjab government.&nbsp;In this plan Colonel Mohammad Kiani talked about pincer attack from Kashmir and Jammu.

His plan had three main features:

1. Organising armed groups in Poonch which would then march to Srinagar.

2. Organising underground subversive network in Kashmir valley which would stage revolt when needed.

3. Disruption of line of communication on Kathua-Jammu road to prevent Indian reinforcements to Kashmir. 
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In the first week of September 1947, Pakistan Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan directed Col.Akbar Khan to make another plan.

Col.Akbar Khan’s plan ‘Armed Revolt inside Kashmir’ was not much different from Kiani's plan but stressed that Poonchis and Mirpuris be given the main role in the invasion. 
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Chief Ministers of NWFP and Punjab were directed to sort out the logistics for the invasion. They were given specific instructions to enroll ex-servicemen from Poonch and Punjab to provoke large-scale violence in Poonch and organize border raids from Kathua to Mirpur. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Recruitment of Pashtun Tribesmen

By the end of second week of September 1947 Major Khurshid Anwar and Pir Manki Sharif toured NWFP extensively to recruit tribesmen for ‘Jihad.’ The entire operation of arming and recruitment of tribesmen for Kashmir campaign was directly under supervisory control of NWFP govt. 
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Raw religious emotions were worked up to recruit tribal lashkars and a force comprising tribal lashkars and Pakistani soldiers in civvies was mobilised to launch an invasion.

All criminals in the tribal belt of NWFP were given general amnesty for joining ‘jihad’ for Kashmir. The Chief Minister of NWFP also arranged joining of thousands of Afghan Parwindas in Kashmir campaign. The tribesmen were also tempted that war booty in Kashmir captured&nbsp;by the invading force would be theirs. 
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Besides Pathan lashkars other elements that were involved&nbsp;in the invasion force were workers of Muslim League and Communists led by Latif Afghani.

In June 1948 at the instance of Pakistan government, Ahmedi leadership helped raise Furqan battalion from young volunteers of Ahmedi community. Some retired officers belonging to Ahmedi community too were recalled and attached to Furqan battalion.

Key Elements

The main role in the invasion was given to the Pakistan Army, the Frontier Constabulary, the Kassadars and Tribal Levies. Khwaja Abdur Rahim, a communal maniac and a known scamster, was posted as Commissioner of Rawalpindi. &nbsp;

He was directly involved in handling logistics. Jamaat Islami ideologue Maulana Abul-Ala Maudoodi and Ahmedi leaders Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmed were approached to render help. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 
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Pakistan deputed &nbsp;Nasira Siddiqui, a top Muslim League worker, to Srinagar in early August 1947 to subvert the loyalty of Muslim officers in the state bureaucracy and army to support its game-plan. She received a bullet injury at Pattan on 27 October 1947. 
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Mahmud Ahmad, an Ahmedi leader, allegedly sent 700 rifles and a huge cache of ammunition to Hameedullah Khan, President of Muslim Conference. &nbsp;

Many Muslim Conference workers from Srinagar were taken to Abbottabad and trained in the use of firearms. At the end of August 1947 senior bureaucrats of provincial administration of NWFP smuggled arms and ammunition to Srinagar and distributed this to different Pakistan cells.

Ex-servicemen, belonging to West Punjab and NWFP, were sent to Kashmir and stationed at strategic points. 
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Border raids were organised to disperse the state forces and target Hindus and Sikhs. Loot, arson, killings and abduction of women continued unabated. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 
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Jinnah’s Role &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

NWFP Governor Sir George Cunnigham admits that Jinnah knew everything about the Kashmir invasion. Shaukat Hayat Khan corroborates that Jinnah okayed the plan. In fact, Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan fully endorsed Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan’s plan to recruit Pashtun tribesmen. It was Jinnah who arranged condemned ammunition for two fronts at the instance of Shaukat Hayat Khan. 
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Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan had his own force, comprising the members of the Frontier Police, separate from that of Major Khurshid Anwar’s tribesmen. When the two forces converged near Srinagar a dispute arose about who would make a triumphant entry into Srinagar for plunder. There were armed clashes among the warring factions leading to many casualties. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Second Invasion &nbsp;

Pakistan made another attempt to annex Kashmir valley through Tithwal in February 1948. The last remnants of the raiders were flushed out from Kashmir valley by early June 1948. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

It is a misnomer to call Pakistan’s naked aggression on Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 as ‘tribal raid.’ Pakistan organised the invasion and directly supervised operations.

It is a misnomer to call Pakistan’s naked aggression on Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 as ‘tribal raid.’ Pakistan organised the invasion and directly supervised operations. ‘Operation Gulmarg’ There is some evidence that even by last week of May 1947 Pakistan gave shape to plans to forcibly annex Jammu and Kashmir. Major Onkar Singh Kalkat, who had opted for India and was awaiting repatriation, was posted at Bannu, North West Frontier Province (NWFP). On 20 August 1947 he stumbled upon a letter marked ‘Personal/Top Secret.’ It was addressed to his Brigade Commander CP Murray, a British army officer, and signed by Gen.Frank Messervey, Chief of Staff of Pakistan army. Attached to the letter was an appendix that detailed the plan of ‘Operation Gulmarg’ for invasion of J&K. The plan envisaged key role for Pashtun tribesmen. The Pathan officers from the Frontier Force Regiment were to function as commanders of the lashkars. In August 1947 itself, Gen.Thimayya had gone to Lahore to attend a meeting of the Boundary Force. He overheard Pakistani officers talking about stationing their respective regiments at Gulmarg and Pahalgam. About the same time, two senior commanders of 11 Cavalry (Frontier Force) were asked to participate in the task of Jehad-e-Fisabilillah (‘Freedom for Kashmir’). Two Plans 1. Peshwar Plan This Plan, conceived by NWFP Chief Minister Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan, involved use of tribal lashkars for invasion of Kashmir. Senior Britishers serving in Pakistan army and NWFP Governor Sir George Cunnigham were kept in loop about this plan. 2. Lahore Plan This plan had been prepared under the directions of Sardar Shaukat Hayat Khan, a minister in West Punjab government. In this plan Colonel Mohammad Kiani talked about pincer attack from Kashmir and Jammu. His plan had three main features: 1. Organising armed groups in Poonch which would then march to Srinagar. 2. Organising underground subversive network in Kashmir valley which would stage revolt when needed. 3. Disruption of line of communication on Kathua-Jammu road to prevent Indian reinforcements to Kashmir. In the first week of September 1947, Pakistan Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan directed Col.Akbar Khan to make another plan. Col.Akbar Khan’s plan ‘Armed Revolt inside Kashmir’ was not much different from Kiani's plan but stressed that Poonchis and Mirpuris be given the main role in the invasion. Chief Ministers of NWFP and Punjab were directed to sort out the logistics for the invasion. They were given specific instructions to enroll ex-servicemen from Poonch and Punjab to provoke large-scale violence in Poonch and organize border raids from Kathua to Mirpur. Recruitment of Pashtun Tribesmen By the end of second week of September 1947 Major Khurshid Anwar and Pir Manki Sharif toured NWFP extensively to recruit tribesmen for ‘Jihad.’ The entire operation of arming and recruitment of tribesmen for Kashmir campaign was directly under supervisory control of NWFP govt. Raw religious emotions were worked up to recruit tribal lashkars and a force comprising tribal lashkars and Pakistani soldiers in civvies was mobilised to launch an invasion. All criminals in the tribal belt of NWFP were given general amnesty for joining ‘jihad’ for Kashmir. The Chief Minister of NWFP also arranged joining of thousands of Afghan Parwindas in Kashmir campaign. The tribesmen were also tempted that war booty in Kashmir captured by the invading force would be theirs. Besides Pathan lashkars other elements that were involved in the invasion force were workers of Muslim League and Communists led by Latif Afghani. In June 1948 at the instance of Pakistan government, Ahmedi leadership helped raise Furqan battalion from young volunteers of Ahmedi community. Some retired officers belonging to Ahmedi community too were recalled and attached to Furqan battalion. Key Elements The main role in the invasion was given to the Pakistan Army, the Frontier Constabulary, the Kassadars and Tribal Levies. Khwaja Abdur Rahim, a communal maniac and a known scamster, was posted as Commissioner of Rawalpindi. He was directly involved in handling logistics. Jamaat Islami ideologue Maulana Abul-Ala Maudoodi and Ahmedi leaders Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmed were approached to render help. Pakistan deputed Nasira Siddiqui, a top Muslim League worker, to Srinagar in early August 1947 to subvert the loyalty of Muslim officers in the state bureaucracy and army to support its game-plan. She received a bullet injury at Pattan on 27 October 1947. Mahmud Ahmad, an Ahmedi leader, allegedly sent 700 rifles and a huge cache of ammunition to Hameedullah Khan, President of Muslim Conference. Many Muslim Conference workers from Srinagar were taken to Abbottabad and trained in the use of firearms. At the end of August 1947 senior bureaucrats of provincial administration of NWFP smuggled arms and ammunition to Srinagar and distributed this to different Pakistan cells. Ex-servicemen, belonging to West Punjab and NWFP, were sent to Kashmir and stationed at strategic points. Border raids were organised to disperse the state forces and target Hindus and Sikhs. Loot, arson, killings and abduction of women continued unabated. Jinnah’s Role NWFP Governor Sir George Cunnigham admits that Jinnah knew everything about the Kashmir invasion. Shaukat Hayat Khan corroborates that Jinnah okayed the plan. In fact, Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan fully endorsed Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan’s plan to recruit Pashtun tribesmen. It was Jinnah who arranged condemned ammunition for two fronts at the instance of Shaukat Hayat Khan. Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan had his own force, comprising the members of the Frontier Police, separate from that of Major Khurshid Anwar’s tribesmen. When the two forces converged near Srinagar a dispute arose about who would make a triumphant entry into Srinagar for plunder. There were armed clashes among the warring factions leading to many casualties. Second Invasion Pakistan made another attempt to annex Kashmir valley through Tithwal in February 1948. The last remnants of the raiders were flushed out from Kashmir valley by early June 1948. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

How Pakistan was involved in 1947 invasion of Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistani administration has once again prophesied a "nuclear war" against India, with its cabinet minister saying there will be a "bloody and final war".&nbsp;

In an interview to Pakistan-based Samaa TV on Wednesday, Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said, "If Pakistan gets attacked by India, there is no scope for a conventional war. This will be a bloody, final and nuclear war."

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Islamabad has "small" and "perfect" weapons, that will save Muslim lives and target other regions. He also said that Pakistan's weapons can also reach the Indian state of Assam, adding that next 4-6 months will be very critical, in a reference to elections in the United States.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/new-picture-of-pakistans-ousted-prime-minister-nawaz-sharif-surfaces-online-321835">New picture of Pakistan’s ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif surfaces online</a>

The railway minister also said there will an upcoming block that include countries like China, Russia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and added that Pakistan should be a part of this arrangement.&nbsp;

Rashid also spoke on Pakistan army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa's visit to Saudi Arabia, where he said Pak-Saudi ties are back to "normal" now.

When asked why Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman didn't meet Bajwa, Rashid said Salman "is a very important person, but, most of the issues were already settled from here".&nbsp; 
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Pakistani administration has once again prophesied a "nuclear war" against India, with its cabinet minister saying there will be a "bloody and final war". In an interview to Pakistan-based Samaa TV on Wednesday, Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said, "If Pakistan gets attacked by India, there is no scope for a conventional war.

Pakistani administration has once again prophesied a "nuclear war" against India, with its cabinet minister saying there will be a "bloody and final war". In an interview to Pakistan-based Samaa TV on Wednesday, Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said, "If Pakistan gets attacked by India, there is no scope for a conventional war. This will be a bloody, final and nuclear war." Also read | Shah Mahmood Qureshi to visit Hainan for China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ strategic dialogue Islamabad has "small" and "perfect" weapons, that will save Muslim lives and target other regions. He also said that Pakistan's weapons can also reach the Indian state of Assam, adding that next 4-6 months will be very critical, in a reference to elections in the United States. Also read | New picture of Pakistan’s ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif surfaces online The railway minister also said there will an upcoming block that include countries like China, Russia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and added that Pakistan should be a part of this arrangement. Rashid also spoke on Pakistan army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa's visit to Saudi Arabia, where he said Pak-Saudi ties are back to "normal" now. When asked why Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman didn't meet Bajwa, Rashid said Salman "is a very important person, but, most of the issues were already settled from here".

Pakistan once again warns India of nuclear war, says 'Muslims will be saved'

Comedian Trevor Noah who faced criticism for his joke on the escalating tensions betweem Indian and Pakistan has now offered a clarification. 'The Daily Show' host recently took to Tiwtter to defend his comments and spoke about how he deals with pain through comedy.&nbsp; 
 
The 35-year-old comedian took to his Twitter handle to state that he finds it amazing that his joke about the conflict between the two countries is trending more than the actual conflict.“It`s amazing to me that my joke about the conflict in India and Pakistan trended more than the story of the actual conflict itself. Sometimes it seems like people are more offended by the jokes comedians make about an issue than the issue itself,” he wrote.

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A Twitter user wrote, “It`s sad when someone who`s had a violent past mocks war through a Bollywood stereotype. @Trevornoah `s mother was shot in the head by her husband(Trevor`s stepfather).Imagine someone making fun of it with a Xhosa stereotype - the tribe his mum belongs to.” 
 
Noah responded to the tweet, saying, he uses comedy to “process pain and discomfort”, and added that he made jokes about his mother being shot in the head. 
 
“Actually if you watch my stand up you`ll see that I did make jokes after my mother was shot in the head. As a comedian I use comedy to process pain and discomfort in my world but I am sorry that this hurt you and others, that`s not what I was trying to do,” he tweeted.

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‘The Daily Show’ host <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/comedian-trevor-noah-slammed-for-making-fun-of-india-pakistan-tension-200469">faced backlash for the comments he made on the American satirical television show.</a> Noah, during an episode, tried to find humour in the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. 
 
In the video, which was shared widely on social media, Noah said that while he hopes India and Pakistan do not go to war, it would be the "most entertaining" war if they did.He also did an impression of a soldier singing and dancing like a Bollywood star.&nbsp; 
 
Mocking army personnel, Noah likened their war cry to Punjabi songs.Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker later took to Twitter to call out the comedian and told him that neither is war `funny`, nor Hindi `gibberish.`&nbsp; 
 
Comedian Mallika Dua too slammed Noah over his remarks.The comedian, however, is not new to controversy.&nbsp; 
 
`The Daily Show` host recently introduced the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/trevor-noahs-wakanda-oscars-routine-comic-relief-for-south-africans-199693">best picture nominee `Black Panther` at the Oscars </a>and had some fun with the idea that people think the fictional setting of the country of Wakanda is real. 
 
Noah joked about knowing the movie`s main character, T`Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman and said, that growing up as a young boy in Wakanda, he would see T`Challa flying over their village, and he would remind them of a great Xhosa phrase, adding, "He says `abelungu abazi uba ndiyaxoka` -- which means, `In times like these, we are stronger when we fight together than when we try to fight apart.`" 
 
However, those who know the dialogue realised Noah actually said, "White people don`t know I`m lying."&nbsp;

Comedian Trevor Noah who faced criticism for his joke on the escalating tensions betweem Indian and Pakistan has now offered a clarification. 'The Daily Show' host recently took to Tiwtter to defend his comments and spoke about how he deals with pain through comedy.

Comedian Trevor Noah who faced criticism for his joke on the escalating tensions betweem Indian and Pakistan has now offered a clarification. 'The Daily Show' host recently took to Tiwtter to defend his comments and spoke about how he deals with pain through comedy. The 35-year-old comedian took to his Twitter handle to state that he finds it amazing that his joke about the conflict between the two countries is trending more than the actual conflict.“It`s amazing to me that my joke about the conflict in India and Pakistan trended more than the story of the actual conflict itself. Sometimes it seems like people are more offended by the jokes comedians make about an issue than the issue itself,” he wrote. It's amazing to me that my joke about the conflict in India and Pakistan trended more than the story of the actual conflict itself. Sometimes it seems like people are more offended by the jokes comedians make about an issue than the issue itself. — Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) March 2, 2019 × A Twitter user wrote, “It`s sad when someone who`s had a violent past mocks war through a Bollywood stereotype. @Trevornoah `s mother was shot in the head by her husband(Trevor`s stepfather).Imagine someone making fun of it with a Xhosa stereotype - the tribe his mum belongs to.” Noah responded to the tweet, saying, he uses comedy to “process pain and discomfort”, and added that he made jokes about his mother being shot in the head. “Actually if you watch my stand up you`ll see that I did make jokes after my mother was shot in the head. As a comedian I use comedy to process pain and discomfort in my world but I am sorry that this hurt you and others, that`s not what I was trying to do,” he tweeted. Actually if you watch my stand up you'll see that I did make jokes after my mother was shot in the head. As a comedian I use comedy to process pain and discomfort in my world but I am sorry that this hurt you and others, that's not what I was trying to do. https://t.co/OuVnkHyIfG — Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) March 2, 2019 × ‘The Daily Show’ host faced backlash for the comments he made on the American satirical television show. Noah, during an episode, tried to find humour in the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. In the video, which was shared widely on social media, Noah said that while he hopes India and Pakistan do not go to war, it would be the "most entertaining" war if they did.He also did an impression of a soldier singing and dancing like a Bollywood star. Mocking army personnel, Noah likened their war cry to Punjabi songs.Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker later took to Twitter to call out the comedian and told him that neither is war `funny`, nor Hindi `gibberish.` Comedian Mallika Dua too slammed Noah over his remarks.The comedian, however, is not new to controversy. `The Daily Show` host recently introduced the best picture nominee `Black Panther` at the Oscars and had some fun with the idea that people think the fictional setting of the country of Wakanda is real. Noah joked about knowing the movie`s main character, T`Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman and said, that growing up as a young boy in Wakanda, he would see T`Challa flying over their village, and he would remind them of a great Xhosa phrase, adding, "He says `abelungu abazi uba ndiyaxoka` -- which means, `In times like these, we are stronger when we fight together than when we try to fight apart.`" However, those who know the dialogue realised Noah actually said, "White people don`t know I`m lying."

Trevor Noah defends his comment on Indo-Pak war: People are more offended by the joke than the issue itself

They couldn't have timed the release of the film better than this. John Abraham's latest film, 'Romeo Akbar Walter' has the actor playing an Indian spy who crosses the border and goes undercover in Pakistan as the two countries are on a brink of war.&nbsp;

Set in 1971, right before the India-Pakistan war, the film directed by Robbie Grewal will remind you of 2018's big hit film 'Raazi' &nbsp;which was also based on similar lines.&nbsp;

The trailer was revealed by Abraham on Twitter.&nbsp;

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The trailer opens with Jackie Shroff saying 'We are on the verge of a war with Pakistan' - an emotion that resonates the sentiments of the people at present.&nbsp;

The film also stars Mouni Roy, Sikander Kher and Jackie Shroff. The film will be releasing in theatres on 5th April.&nbsp;

They couldn't have timed the release of the film better than this. John Abraham's latest film, 'Romeo Akbar Walter' has the actor playing an Indian spy who crosses the border and goes undercover in Pakistan as the two countries are on a brink of war.

They couldn't have timed the release of the film better than this. John Abraham's latest film, 'Romeo Akbar Walter' has the actor playing an Indian spy who crosses the border and goes undercover in Pakistan as the two countries are on a brink of war. Set in 1971, right before the India-Pakistan war, the film directed by Robbie Grewal will remind you of 2018's big hit film 'Raazi' which was also based on similar lines. The trailer was revealed by Abraham on Twitter. धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः His dharma was to protect his nation against all evils and enemies. Here’s presenting the trailer of ‘Romeo. Akbar. Walter’. In cinemas on 5th April. #RAWTrailerhttps://t.co/U9k3PpkcON — John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) March 4, 2019 × The trailer opens with Jackie Shroff saying 'We are on the verge of a war with Pakistan' - an emotion that resonates the sentiments of the people at present. The film also stars Mouni Roy, Sikander Kher and Jackie Shroff. The film will be releasing in theatres on 5th April.

'Romeo Akbar Walter' trailer: John Abraham goes undercover in Pakistan in this spy thriller

Pakistan&nbsp;has warned India against breaching the Indus Waters Treaty as it would be viewed as &quot;an act of war&quot;.

Pakistan&#39;s top diplomat Sartaj Aziz on Tuesday said it would approach the United Nations and the International Court of Justice if the Narendra Modi administration decided to revoke the bilateral agreement.&nbsp;

&quot;Between&nbsp;the two countries, this act of revocation can be taken as an act of war,&quot; Aziz said, adding the infringement can be taken as a &quot;breach of international peace&quot;. &quot;This gives Pakistan a good reason to approach the UN Security Council and the International Court of Justice.&quot;

The adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister&nbsp;Nawaz Sharif also said India was bound by international laws and would face repercussions if they reneged on the water-distribution&nbsp;treaty.&nbsp;

Tensions escalated between the two South Asian nations after New Delhi decided to make maximum use of rivers that are governed by Pakistan.

As per the 1960 Treaty, India has control over&nbsp;the Beas, the Ravi and the Sutlej, while Pakistan has control of the the Indus, the Chenab and the Jhelum.&nbsp;

The agreement also allows India to use 20 per cent of water of the three rivers that are controlled by Pakistan.

But a September 18&nbsp;attack on an Indian Army base headquarters, which killed 18 soldiers,&nbsp;near&nbsp;Uri&nbsp;in Kashmir,&nbsp;has deteriorated relations between India and Pakistan.

While no group has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack, the Indian government believes Pakistan aided Jaish-e-Mohamed terrorists in mounting the assault. Islamabad&nbsp;has refuted India&#39;s accusation.

New Delhi is now leveraging the treaty to&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;Islamabad to clamp down on terrorist bases on their soil.&nbsp;

(WION with inputs from agencies)

Senior diplomat Sartaj Aziz said Pakistan will approach the UN if India suspends the 58-year-old treaty

Pakistan has warned India against breaching the Indus Waters Treaty as it would be viewed as "an act of war". Pakistan's top diplomat Sartaj Aziz on Tuesday said it would approach the United Nations and the International Court of Justice if the Narendra Modi administration decided to revoke the bilateral agreement. "Between the two countries, this act of revocation can be taken as an act of war," Aziz said, adding the infringement can be taken as a "breach of international peace". "This gives Pakistan a good reason to approach the UN Security Council and the International Court of Justice." The adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also said India was bound by international laws and would face repercussions if they reneged on the water-distribution treaty. Tensions escalated between the two South Asian nations after New Delhi decided to make maximum use of rivers that are governed by Pakistan. As per the 1960 Treaty, India has control over the Beas, the Ravi and the Sutlej, while Pakistan has control of the the Indus, the Chenab and the Jhelum. The agreement also allows India to use 20 per cent of water of the three rivers that are controlled by Pakistan. But a September 18 attack on an Indian Army base headquarters, which killed 18 soldiers, near Uri in Kashmir, has deteriorated relations between India and Pakistan. While no group has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack, the Indian government believes Pakistan aided Jaish-e-Mohamed terrorists in mounting the assault. Islamabad has refuted India's accusation. New Delhi is now leveraging the treaty to pressure Islamabad to clamp down on terrorist bases on their soil. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Revoking Indus Waters Treaty can be taken as act of war: Pakistan