India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate: Shimla Agreement Suspended After Pahalgam Attack

By Himanshu Verma 26, April 2025 11:30 PM thenationexpress.in

Breaking: Pakistan Suspends Shimla Agreement!

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What is the Shimla Agreement (1972)?

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Impact of Suspension

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Timeline of Events

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