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Pakistan has taken retaliatory measures against India following a deadly militant attack in Indian administered Kashmir that left 26 tourists dead. The attack, which occurred near Pahalgam, has escalated tensions between the nuclear armed countries. Islamabad suspended visas for Indian nationals, expelled some Indian diplomats, and closed its airspace to Indian flights. India had earlier announced similar measures, including shutting the AttariWagah border and canceling visa services for Pakistanis. Indian police identified three suspects in the attack, alleging two were Pakistani citizens and one a local Kashmiri. They claim all three are linked to the Pakistanbased militant group LashkareTaiba. Pakistan denies involvement, calling the accusations baseless. Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed harsh punishment for those responsible, calling the attack an assault on India's spirit. Pakistan, meanwhile, warned that any attempt to alter the Indus Water Treaty would be seen as an act of war. Trade between the two nations has been suspended, and Pakistan has ordered a reduction in Indian diplomatic staff. The dispute marks a fresh low in relations, with both sides hardening their positions.