This may not mean India has immediately stopped water flow to Pakistan, but it sends a strong political message. Pakistan’s Punjab province heavily relies on water from the Indus basin for irrigation. This decision creates a sense of fear and uncertainty — that water could be stopped or reduced in the future.

Reports indicate that around 200 Pakistani nationals were entering India using SAARC stickers, while no Indian currently holds an active SAARC visa. This move ends a unilateral concession and tightens entry protocols.

The decision to scale down diplomatic presence (from 55 to 30) in both New Delhi and Islamabad suggests India is reducing engagement without completely cutting ties. It leaves a narrow window open for future talks — but only if Pakistan takes visible and strict action against terrorism.

Pakistan’s military, naval, and air attachés posted in India have been declared persona non grata and have been given a week to leave. This is a major diplomatic snub aimed at downgrading defence-level dialogue.

The closure seems to extend beyond trade and civilian movement. A key question now arises: 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 “𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁” 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱?

If the gates are to open as part of drill, then will the BSF and Pakistan Rangers perform the ceremonial handshake — this is likely under review by the HMOIndia and could be formally announced soon.