India and Pakistan on the Powder Keg: From Amit Shah's Decision to Senator's Ultimatum

According to Ashura News, citing Mehr News Agency, the situation between India and Pakistan is becoming more dangerous by the minute with the decisions that the parties are taking, pushing the two countries towards a full-scale conflict.

News sources reported on Delhi's new decision towards Pakistan.

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered all governors in the country to expel Pakistanis.

Islamabad's ultimatum to New Delhi

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry announced: We will not allow any violation of our sovereignty and security and will close our airspace to all Indian aircraft.

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry's statement emphasized: We are committed to peace, but we will not allow anyone to violate our sovereignty and rights.

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry also announced: Indian defense advisors are undesirable elements and must leave our country within 48 hours. All Indian visas have been canceled and they must leave our soil within 48 hours. The number of staff at the Indian mission in Islamabad will also be reduced to 30.

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement: "Our armed forces are ready for any reckless adventure."

Border skirmish

This morning, Indian and Pakistani sources reported a border skirmish and exchange of fire.

At the same time, some sources announced that following the increase in tensions in India-Pakistan relations, the Indian government closed all four Indus River water gates that transferred water to Pakistan through four dams and related canals.

This Indian action could have profound and widespread effects on Pakistani agriculture. Especially in the states of Punjab and Sindh, which are known as the two main agricultural centers of the country, stopping the flow of Indus River water could lead to a decrease in agricultural production. Agriculture in Pakistan accounts for about 21 percent of the country's GDP and 45 percent of the Pakistani workforce is engaged in this sector.

Given that many Pakistani farmers depend on river water to irrigate their fields, this could lead to food crises and increase prices in local markets. It could also lead to unemployment in the agricultural sector and increased economic pressure on farming families.

Potential power outages and energy crisis

In addition to the impacts on agriculture, there is also the possibility of power outages. Pakistan is heavily dependent on hydroelectric power generation, and reduced river flows could lead to reduced power generation and, as a result, an energy crisis in the country. This could lead to serious problems in supplying electricity to industries as well as the daily lives of the people.

Historical and political context

The Indus River is one of the most important water resources in the region and has a long history of tension and conflict between India and Pakistan. According to maps, almost all rivers flowing into Pakistan originate in Indian territory, including Indian-controlled Kashmir. This issue fuels historical and political tensions between the two countries, and the water crisis could emerge as a new factor in these confrontations.

Potential risks and international implications

This move by India could escalate the crisis between the two countries and lead to a serious conflict. The issue of terrorism and now the water crisis both point to a major confrontation that is vital to the interests of both countries. This situation could turn into a potential confrontation between the two nuclear powers that could spiral out of control.

Anti-India protests in Islamabad

On the other hand, following the increase in tensions between India and Pakistan after the recent terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir, hundreds of supporters of one of the Pakistani political parties protested against Indian policies in the Red Zone of Islamabad yesterday.

Pakistani security forces, with a large presence on the scene, prevented the protesters from moving towards foreign embassies, especially the Indian embassy.