India firmly stated that dialogue with Pakistan remains suspended until Islamabad takes concrete action against terrorism, following the Pahalgam attack. The Indus Waters Treaty is also on hold until Pakistan verifiably ceases cross-border terrorism support. This strong response follows Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif's offer for talks on Kashmir and counterterrorism, alongside trade promotion.
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