g BRAVE OFFICERS, SOLDIERS OF ARMED FORCES FULFILLED THEIR PROMISE TO NATION TO PROTECT THE MOTHERLAND: PREMIER REMARKS
g SAYS ENTIRE NATION PROUD OF ITS MARTYRS AND WOULD NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICES OF ITS BRAVE SONS
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paying tribute to the martyrs of Ma arka-i-Haq (Battle of Truth) said that through Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, the Pakistan armed forces shattered India s illusion of numerical strength and arrogance
In a statement released in Islamabad Shehbaz Sharif saluted the families of those who sacrificed their lives for the nation
He paid tribute to five officers and personnel of the Pakistan Air Force and six officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army who were martyred while defending the homeland
“We not only defended the country with full force but also ensured that the sovereignty and integrity of Pakistan re-
mained unscathed The brave officers and soldiers of the Pakistan armed forces fulfilled their promise to the nation to protect the motherland ” he remarked Premier Shehbaz said that the entire nation was proud of its martyrs and their families and that they would never forget the sacrifices of its brave sons Expressing grief over the martyrdom of 40 innocent civilians, including 15 children and 7 women as a result of Indian aggression he said “We have not forgotten the martyrs of the nation nor will we do so and their families will never be left alone
The Prime Minister reiterated that a Martyrs’ Package had already been announced and the State would fully support the martyrs’ families Shehbaz prayed to Allah Almighty for elevation of the martyrs ranks patience for their families and early recov-
Senior Technician Najeeb Corporal Technician Farooq and Senior Technician Mubashir Pakistan Armed Forces mounted a resolute response under the banner of Marka-e-Haq delivering precise and notch-up retributive strikes through Operation Bunyanum Marsoos stated the ISPR in its statement Their noble sacrifice of martyrs is an enduring symbol of courage, devotion, and unwavering patriotism etched forever in the nation’s memory ” the statement said “Let there be no ambiguity: any attempt to challenge Pakistan s sovereignty or territorial integrity ever again, shall be met with a swift, full-spectrum, and decisive response Paying tribute to the martyred
were wounded, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said The martyrs from Pakistan Army include: Naik Abdul Rehman Lance Naik Dilawar Khan Lance Naik Ikramullah Naik Waqar Khalid Sepoy Muhammad Adeel Akbar and Sepoy Nisar The martyrs from the Pakistan Air Force include: Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf Chief Technician Aurangzeb
ery of the injured and said the operation Bunyanum Marsoos gave a fitting response to India “Bunyanum Marsoos made it clear to India that it must respect the sovereignty and integrity of other nations in the region We are a peaceful nation, but we know how to respond to any aggression Operation Bunyanum Marsoos is clear proof of that ” the prime minister commented
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar warned on Tuesday that the ceasefire between Pakistan and India could be jeopardized if the water dispute stemming from India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is not resolved
Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan had no intention of deploying nuclear
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weeks He also described the India-Pakistan conflict as a short-duration escalation that can be managed without significantly affecting the economy Aurangzeb addressed concerns about potential increases in military spending, stating that while it was premature to discuss specifics, the government would ensure that defense needs are met He also expressed confidence that the Indus Water Treaty which India had suspended would be reinstated without immediate consequences
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of trade debts totalling Rs 47 48 billion from K-Electric (KE) and Pakistan Steel Mills (PSML) A significant portion of these receivables is overdue, and disputes over Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) remain unresolved The auditors noted that the company s decision to recognise LPS on a receipt basis adds uncertainty to the recovery timeline Additionally, the auditors emphasised other risks, including pending legal cases with uncertain outcomes and an accrued markup of Rs 276 08 billion related to government-controlled entities which remains unrecognised based on government advice In FY 2023, SSGC faced significant financial headwinds, reporting a consolidated loss of Rs 836 million The company struggled with high operating expenses tariff adjustments and liquidity constraints The loss per
AGTL against misusing its name and asked the company to retract the advertisement The referenced report had only compared AGTL s tractor with one other manufacturer and contained no broad-based fuel efficiency comparisons AMRI also clarified that the document merely included general energy-saving guidelines and was not a certification of any model’s performance Despite AMRI s objection AGTL continued to promote the claim as universally applicable prompting complaints from stakeholders and eventually leading to the issuance of a show cause notice by the CCP in January 2024 In its defense, AGTL challenged the notice, arguing that the Com-
share of Rs 0 95 reflected these challenges, compounded by rising finance costs and unresolved receivables SSGC’s directors cited delayed determinations and notifications of prescribed prices by OGRA as well as inadequate subsidy disbursements as major obstacles in cost recovery The company also highlighted its reliance on short-term borrowings to finance operations a stopgap measure that is inflating its interest burden
The utility emphasised that its losses are regulatory in nature and that the accounting treatment for revenue shortfalls and UFG adjustments will be subject to future decisions by OGRA The company maintains it is operating under the assumption of a going concern bolstered by government support and expected tariff adjustments For FY 2024 the Board of Directors recommended no cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares, maintaining a conservative approach amid ongoing financial and operational challenges The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for June 16 2025 in Karachi While SSGC has demonstrated improved profitability in FY 2024, the company’s financial health remains under pressure due to unresolved receivables, litigation risks and high leverage The company s stock saw an immediate uptake after the announcement of the results marking an intraday gain of 7 65% Sui Southern Gas Company Limited is a leading natural gas utility in Pakistan, responsible for transmission and distribution in Sindh and Balochistan The company plays a critical role in the country s energy sector
mission had neither conducted a formal inquiry nor accurately interpreted the advertisement However the CCP bench comprising Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed and Member Salman Amin ruled that sufficient evidence existed to proceed under Section 30 of the Competition Act, which deals with deceptive marketing practices The Commission underscored the impact of such misleading claims on small farmers who form the backbone of Pakistan s agricultural sector In many cases a tractor represents a once-in-adecade investment, and false claims about fuel efficiency can misguide their purchasing decisions, potentially worsening their already fragile financial circumstances
KP ’s Rs13b solar project faces hurdles due to bureaucratic delays, procurement issues
However the premature opening of bids without proper approval from the PDWP has raised questions regarding the transparency of the entire process Zubair Khan, the Secretary of Energy and Power, defended the actions of Pedo, stating that the project had been initiated upon the Chief Minister ’s direction and that all objections raised by
Pakistan has yet to receive official communication from India regarding the resumption of talks on the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) which India suspended unilaterally on April 23 2025
This move followed the Pahalgam incident which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K)
Authorities in Islamabad have reported fluctuations in water inflows from IOJ&K, particularly at the Marala headworks on the Chenab River where variations of 8–10% are being recorded with no consistent pattern Pakistan s concern regarding the IWT is compounded by ongoing military tensions, although a ceasefire agreement is in place The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both countries held talks via hotline on Monday evening aimed at de-escalating tensions after the Pahalgam attack
The Indus Water Treaty brokered by the World
Bank in 1960 governs the sharing of water between the two countries Under the treaty, India controls the eastern rivers Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi while Pakistan is allocated water from the western rivers Indus Chenab and Jhelum Over the years Pakistan has raised objections to India s hydroelectric projects on the Jhelum and Chenab rivers bringing these matters before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the World Bank Legal experts in Pakistan maintain that India cannot unilaterally suspend the treaty,
talks Pakistan’s primary agenda for any future discussions would include the restoration of the Indus Water Treaty the Kashmir issue and India s alleged support for anti-Pakistan elements in Balochistan and
The peace holds
DGMOs’ talks indicate that peace is returning to the region
AS agreed on Saturday, the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan got in touch on Monday morning, and talked of how the ceasefire between the two countries was still holding up A significant measure agreed by the DGs was the reduction of troops on the borders which means that units which had moved up during the recent confrontation would move back to peacetime locations Another sign of normalcy was the rise of the Pakistan Stock exchange which headed towards recovering its losses since the threat of an Indo-Pak conflict arose The benchmark KSe100 index rose 10,123 points, its largest single one-day rise
The stakes were defined by US President Donald Trump, who said that the USA had prevented a bad nuclear war Indian Prime Minister narendra Modi tried to throw the blame on Pakistan for this by saying that India would accept no further nuclear blackmail, and saying that the new normal was going to be India responding to terrorism as it did The problem he did not address is that there was no evidence presented The world did not accept Indian claims this time It could be claimed as a failure of Indian diplomacy, or it could be said that the Indian claims were so far from reality that no one even with the best will in the world could accept them Mr Modi tried to play as if he had a strong hand saying that India would not accept any talks except over that part of Kashmir in Pakistan’s hands and terrorism Pakistani Defence Minister Khwaja Asif also outlined an agenda including water resources, apart from the whole of Kashmir If Mr Modi’s misadventure has achieved anything, it has been to bring back the settled issue of the Indus Waters Basin to the negotiating table
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WAh e n Modi launched an attack on Pakistan by sending planes to target an alleged terrorist camp at Balakot in February 2019 in the backdrop of a false-flag operation at Pulwama he was probably under the self-perceived illusion that Pakistan would not be able to counter the Indian assault and that his government by establishing its ascendancy would comfortably reap political advantage in the shape of winning the ensuing elections however, that effort backfired as Pakistan gave a befitting response to the Indian indiscretion by downing its two planes and capturing one of its pilots besides inflicting heavy losses on Indian forces in Indian-Occupied Kashmir The situation might have snowballed into a full-fledged war but the timely intervention by friendly countries and the restraint shown by Pakistan defused the situation India was left licking her wounds Modi had regretted the fact that things could have been different if India had received timely finalization of the deal with France for purchase of its most sophisticated air birds Rafale It was in the backdrop of the insult that India had to endure that the efforts for acquisition of Rafale planes were fast-paced and India finally clinched the deal for purchase of 36 Rafale Planes that were delivered between 2020 and 2022 Last month it signed another deal for the purchase of 26 more Rafale fighters for $7 4 billion which will be delivered by 2030 India also signed a $5 3 billion contract for five S-400 squadrons with Russia in October 2018 in spite of US threats of sanctions Three squadrons have already been delivered while the other two will be delivered in 2026 It also acquired a sufficient quantity of Israeli harop drones to strengthen its arsenal It was probably the acquisition of the foregoing war equipment that gave Modi encouragement to not only settle scores with Pakistan for the defeat in 2019 but also to derive maximum political advantage on the eve of the impending elections in Bihar The Indian government orchestrated another false-flag operation at Pahalgam to find an excuse to commit aggression against Pakistan however contrary to her expectation the aggression against Pakistan has again re-loaded an insult on India as not only five of its attacking planes including three Rafales were downed but a brigade headquarters in Indian-held Kashmir was also destroyed by Pakistan while taking defensive action Pakistan did not respond to this aggression immediately and exercised utmost restraint with a view not to escalate the situation however it made an unswerving commitment to giving a befitting answer to India if it did not relent Meanwhile it also sought help from friends and other countries to defuse the
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situation Some countries did make efforts at the diplomatic level to ensure de-escalation But India did not pay any heed to these efforts and started attacking Pakistan with Israeli-made harop drones which were also effectively neutralized and they caused very little damage wherever they landed That hit the limits of Pakistani patience and it launched retaliatory attacks on a number of Indian targets with missiles and drones inflicting extensive damage on defence installations and airbases India which was adamant in not giving a positive response to calls for de-escalation having realized the folly of underestimating Pakistani military prowess then showed her willingness for a ceasefire as a result of diplomatic efforts by USA, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye Pakistan also agreed and finally President Trump announced the agreement regarding cessation of hostilities between the two countries The fact of the matter is that it was India which sought US mediation after powerful response from Pakistan In this regard a corroborative assertion was made by a Cnn journalist who revealed that Pakistan s retaliatory strikes in response
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the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks I became aware of the broader applications of these simple lessons in listening and civil discourse I was invited to serve with a number of foreign policy experts and former elected and appointed government officials on a Council on Foreign Relations task force on public diplomacy The issue we were exploring was how to relate to the Arab World in this era For some of my colleagues, the ideas proposed ranged from bombing Iraq to lecturing them on democracy Around this same time, my brother John and I were asked by foundations in the Arab World to conduct two separate polls: one to examine what Arabs think about their values and concerns the other to measure Arabs attitudes about the USA What we found was that the principal concerns of most Arabs were their families and their futures They wanted good jobs quality health care educational opportunities for their children and safety and security in their communities We also learned that contrary to views widely held by Americans, Arabs liked the USA our people, educational system, products, and our culture and values What they didn’t like was how we treated them These results not only helped inform my task force discussions but also prepared me for meetings with the Bush Administration s Undersecretaries for Public Diplomacy I had the opportunity to meet with each of the individuals Bush appointed to this post When each asked me what I would recommend, I suggested that
The lessons are simple: Listen before you speak, speak softly and avoid harsh rhetoric, respect your audience, and try to speak to their concerns in order to open their minds to hearing you
in their travels to Arab countries they shouldn t begin by lecturing Instead, I advised them to ask questions and listen I d say, Don t presume you know what they’re thinking or what they want to hear from you ” At around this same time I was invited by the UAe s Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayd to meet with a group of ministers from Gulf countries to discuss how they could help to heal the divide between their region and USA As the meeting progressed, a number of the ministers were critical of US efforts to engage them and had a variety of views as to what they should do to improve their image with Americans Through it all Sheikh Abdullah
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that China is ready to work with LAC countries to firmly uphold the
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China is willing to work with LAC countries to implement the Global Development Initiative firmly safeguard the multilateral trading system keep the global industrial and supply chains stable and smooth, and safeguard an open and cooperative international environment, Xi said during the remarks He added that the two sides should strengthen the docking of development strategies and ad-
courage Chinese enterprises to expand their investment in the region Xi said Xi also stated that China stands ready to wrk with LAC countries to implement the Global Civilization Initiative, and uphold the values of equality, mutual learning dialogue and inclusiveness among civilizations China is willing to work with the countries to promote the common values of peace,
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Salatus Shukr (prayers of gratitude) was offered by the Pakistan Army Pakistan Rangers Sindh and Pakistan Coast Guard in Karachi to celebrate the success of Operation Banyanum Marsoos Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant General
Owais Dastgir offered Salatus Shukr alongwith the officers and troops of the Pakistan Army DG Rangers Sindh Divisional Headquarters Malir Hyderabad
Pano Aqil and Pakistan Coast Guards also offered Salatus Shukr on the occasion of the victory of the Pakistan Army On the occasion of thanksgiving prayers, they prostrated and bowed down to Allah Almighty, the Almighty, who proved the Pakistani Army to be a leaden wall in front of the cunning enemy India and granted victory After offering thanksgiving prayers Corps Commander Karachi went to the soldiers who were always ready on the occasion of war and paid tribute to them The Corps Commander said that the Pakistan Army is proud of its brave soldiers and they are the crown of the nation On this occasion, the combatready troops raised slogans for Pakistan on the arrival of the Corps Commander The Corps Commander congratulated all the officers and soldiers on the victory of Operation Banyanum Marsoos and appreciated the preparations and their enthusiasm during the war and said that we must be ready at all times The Corps Commander also visited the soldier who got injured during Operation Banyanum Marsoos The Corps Commander paid tribute to the martyrs and ghaziyan of the Pakistan Army Navy and Air Force for standing with high morale and bravery against the enemy
He further said that the Pakistan Army is keeping an eye on the enemy at all times and in case of any misadventure, an immediate befitting response shall be given DESIRE TO BECOME ARMY OFFICER FOR ONE DAY FULFILLED Later the Corps Commander met little Usman
Aqeel who wanted to join the Pakistan Army and congratulated him on fulfillment of his desire to become an officer in the Pakistan Army for a day and presented him with gifts Usman Aqeel is suffering from the deadly disease of Calciphylaxis The little innocent had requested to spend a day as an officer in the Pakistan Army Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant General Awais Dastgir fulfilled the wish of little Usman Aqeel and invited him
China willing to strengthen cooperation with LAC countries for peace and prosperity, Xi says
‘From S indoor to Tandoor ’: India’s Pride
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that India s socalled Operation Sindoor has effectively turned into Tandoor “The Modi government has no response left she declared They took pride in their aircraft air defense systems, and missiles and we brought it all to ashes Azma Bokhari confirmed that Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos had been successfully completed She added that a Day of Gratitude was observed on the Prime Minister s instructions to mark the victory Moreover, the Chief Minister of Punjab instructed all schools to honour this day during morning assemblies She shared that the Chief Minister personally visited CMH Hospital to inquire after the wounded and expressed solidarity with the families of the martyrs The nation salutes its martyrs who embraced martyrdom in the face of Indian ag-
gression, Bokhari said Criticizing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent speech, Bokhari called it “defeated and baseless ” She remarked “Mr Modi thought this was a Bollywood film where Pakistan could be easily defeated but this was real, not a cinematic scene Taking a strong stance against Indian media, Bokhari said, “Instead of spreading propaganda
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where Asif and another man, Muhammad Shaban were taken to the jurisdiction of Burewala Model Town police station and fired upon Asif was shot in the leg by the then-ASI Mazhar Fareed and later died from his injuries at Vehari District Headquarters Hospital She accused the police of torturing her husband and executing him extrajudicially Following the investigation the Multan FIA Anti-Corruption Circle (ACC) registered an FIr under sections including premeditated murder abetment and the Torture and Custodial Death Act 2022
The 11 police officials named in the FIr include SHO Nasir Mahmood, ASI Mazhar Fareed, ASI Muhammad Ali, and several constables The FIA has called for a thorough investigation into the matter, as the health department failed to provide the necessary audit records worth rs6 billion
Punjab governor approves multiple key bills
LAHORE N E W S D E S K Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Monday approved several bills passed by the Punjab Assembly bringing them into immediate effect across the province The approved bills include the Thalassemia Prevention Bill 2025, which focuses on early detection, prevention, and management of thalassemia and other genetic disorders, aiming to reduce their strain on the healthcare system The Punjab efficiency and Conservation Agency Bill 2025 designed to improve energy efficiency and the Nexus University Sialkot Bill 2025 which will establish a new university in Sialkot were also approved Additionally, the governor sanctioned the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and research
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by PTI founder Imran Khan challenging the rs10 billion defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against him, declaring it as inadmissible for the hearing Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal pronounced the reserved decision earlier on Feb 12 the LHC reserved its decision on a petition by incarcerated PTI founding chairman Imran Khan challenging the jurisdiction of the trial judge hearing the rs10bn defamation suit by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against the PTI founder Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal heard the arguments from PTI s lawyer before reserving the decision Advocate Muhammad Hussain Chotia argued PM Shehbaz had filed the defamation suit of rs10 billion and an additional district & sessions judge had been hearing the case He raised an objection that a
district judge does not have the jurisdiction to hear a suit involving a claim of rs10 billion as district judges can only hear cases involving claims up to rs50 million
The lawyer argued that a defamation claim of rs10b can be tried by a district judge only after being notified by the LHC chief justice
He asked the court to issue a restraining order against additional district & sessions judge from hearing the defamation case
The suit pending since 2017 says Mr Khan wrongly accused PM Shehbaz of offering rs10bn to him through a common friend in exchange for withdrawing the case of Panama Papers from the Supreme Court
Shehbaz said Mr Khan leveled baseless allegations on him, seeking a decree for recovery of rs10bn as compensation from the defendant for publication of defamatory content
The PTI leader had filed his reply to the suit with a delay of four years in 2021, saying one of his friends told him that someone
known to him and also the Sharif family approached him with an offer to pay billions of rupees if he could convince him (Mr Khan) to stop pursuing the Panama case
Mr Khan said he disclosed the incident for the consumption of the public at large and an act in the interest of the public good does not constitute any defamation
The reply maintained that Mr Khan did not specifically attribute any statement to the plaintiff (PM Shehbaz) while narrating the incident
The district judge had on May 5, 2023 turned down a request of Imran to dismiss the defamation suit on technical grounds directing him to present his evidence
The LHC had on Dec 17 2024 rejected a request of the PTI leader to set aside a trial court s decision of not summoning Shehbaz in person for recording his statement in the defamation suit
Dismissing the application as not maintainable the court had ruled that the law empowers a court to record statements of a party in a civil suit through personal appearance or submission of an affidavit
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered the removal of the names of Aleema Khan sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and PTI spokesperson raoof Hasan from the Passport Control List (PCL) and Provisional National Identification List (PNIL)
IHC’s Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro heard Aleema Khan’s petition directing her to approach the trial court for permission to travel abroad Advocates – Ali Bukhari Khalid Yousuf Chaudhry and Niazullah Niazi represented her in court In a separate ruling, Justice Inam Amin Minhas accepted raoof Hasan’s plea declaring the inclusion of his name in the PCL as illegal and mala fide The court ordered Hasan s name be removed from the PCL and directed him to seek trial court approval for international travel
Hasan’s counsel argued that he is a cancer survivor requiring regular medical check-ups in the UK every six months emphasizing that his inclusion on the PCL lacked justification
Aleema Khan the sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted protective bail by the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday In her petition, she claimed she had been charged in 42 cases as retaliation for relaying messages from her incarcerated brother to the public
Aleema who had not been politically active before her brother s ouster in April 2022, appeared before a PHC bench led by Justice Waqar Ahmed and
The court noted that Hasan is on bail in an ongoing Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) case with no request from the state to cancel his bail
The IHC highlighted procedural irregularities, stating that the FIA recommended Hasan’s inclusion on the PCL on July 24 2024 and the Director General of Immi-
Justice Farah Jamshed Her lawyer Alam Khan Adeenzai informed the court that Aleema had already been granted bail in all the cases However after May 8 multiple raids had been conducted on her residences
Her lawyer stated that Aleema had been implicated in supplementary reports for 42 cases and expressed her willingness to face the legal proceedings A request for a 28-day protective bail was made, which the court granted, instructing authorities not to arrest Aleema during this period
gration and Passports added his name on August 26 without federal government approval The court ruled that placing a person s name on the PCL
responded decisively without seeking confrontation “We don’t glamorise war Civilians suffer the most But we defended our sovereignty within hours she stated referring to the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that triggered the recent crisis, she said: “India used an uninvestigated terror incident as a pretext for war That cannot be equated with a justified response In this case the terrorist is India She asserted that Pakistan successfully defended its red lines and that New Delhi s aggression had backfired both politically and diplomatically The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank gives India rights over the eastern rivers ravi Beas and Sutlej while Pakistan retains control of the western rivers Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab India s decision to suspend the treaty following the April
