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Despite military de-escalation, diplomacy remains frozen. India has rejected Pakistan's offers for formal talks, insisting that Pakistan must dismantle terrorist networks operating within its borders before any negotiations can proceed. This hardline stance is underpinned by India's suspension of water-sharing under the Indus Waters Treaty, a century-old agreement that has survived multiple conflicts.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's blunt rhetoric further underscores the deep mistrust. He emphasized that the people of Pakistan need to choose between peaceful coexistence or continued chaos, even hinting at readiness for military action if necessary.