Pakistan to conduct surface-to-surface missile test: Sources

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Pakistan has issued a notification to conduct a surface-to-surface missile test off its Karachi coast along its coastline within its Exclusive Economic Zone on April 24-25, news agency ANI reported citing Defence Sources. The sources said that Indian agencies are keeping a close watch on all the developments.

The development comes after India mentioned evidence of cross-border linkages in the Pahalgam terror attack.

Meanwhile, India announced that it will revoke all Pakistani national visas effective 27 April.

"All existing valid visas issued by India to Pakistani nationals stand revoked with effect from 27 April 2025. Medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be valid only till 29 April 2025," the statement said.

Further, the ministry noted that all Pakistani nationals currently in India must leave India before the expiry of their visas, as now amended. Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid travelling to Pakistan. Those Indian nationals currently in Pakistan are also advised to return to India at the earliest," as per the MEA.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that the Indus Waters Treaty will be held in abeyance and the immediate shutdown of the Wagah-Attari border. Additionally, the overall strength of both countries’ diplomatic missions will be capped at 30 personnel by May 1, down from 55.