Islamabad: Pakistan has cut every diplomatic ties with India in retaliation against India for revoking Article 370. Moreover, it has severed every trade relations with India and announced that it will raise the Kashmir issue in UN. The administration of Pakistan has also decided not to send its High Commissioner designate to India.
The decision was taken at Pakistan’s National Security Committee meeting chaired by the Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan. They have decided to shut down the Wagah border.
According to ‘Times Now’ five key decisions have been taken in the meeting.
1. The downgrading of diplomatic relations with India.
2. Suspension of bilateral trade with India.
3. Review of bilateral arrangements.
4. Matter to be taken to the United Nations, including the UN Security Council.
5. Independence Day this 14 August to be observed in ‘solidarity with brave Kashmiris and their just struggle for their right of self-determination’. (India’ s Independence Day) 15th August to be observed as a Black Day.
The meeting was attended by top ministers of the Pakistani government and other senior bureaucrats and discussed about India’s action in Jammu and Kashmir and also along the LoC. Imran Khan has asked the armed forces to continue its vigil.
