Pakistan recognized the seriousness of India’s military intentions after the destruction of eight of its air bases, leading Islamabad to “sue for peace” and seek a cessation of hostilities, according to government sources. The senior official, who spoke to PTI, suggested that Pakistan’s request for peace came only after precise Indian strikes incapacitated critical military infrastructure. These sources dismissed claims made by US President Donald Trump that American mediation played a role in de-escalating the situation, asserting that Washington was merely acknowledging the fallout from India’s military actions. They mentioned that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had reached out to Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to confirm that Pakistan had “got the message” after significant damage from Indian missiles.
One government source noted, “There was no need for third-party intervention,” critiquing Trump’s comments as “characteristic hyperbole.” The understanding for military de-escalation was reportedly established between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both India and Pakistan, with no outside party involved. After Indian strikes targeting nine terrorist infrastructures on May 7, Pakistan attempted to retaliate against Indian military bases from May 8 to May 10, escalating tensions significantly during the night of May 9 and 10. In response, India carried out strikes on eight vital Pakistani military installations, causing considerable damage.
Following these events, Pakistan’s DGMO reached out to his Indian counterpart seeking a halt to hostilities. Sources indicated that the two DGMOs formally agreed to cease military operations, directly dismissing any claims from Washington of facilitating a ceasefire. Approximately two hours post-conversation, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that both nations had reached an understanding to halt all military actions across land, air, and sea immediately.
“We have maintained from the start that the only discussions happening between India and Pakistan would occur directly between the DGMOs,” a source affirmed. Additionally, sources downplayed comments from the US administration regarding mediation on the Kashmir issue or the prospect of talks at a “neutral site.” A senior official reiterated, “We do not have anything to discuss with Islamabad on the Kashmir issue, other than the return of parts of illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan.”
The official emphasized, “There is nothing else to discuss. They must return the occupied territory directly; we don’t need any intermediaries.” This sentiment underlined Pakistan’s position on the territorial dispute, highlighting a preference for direct negotiations without third-party involvement.
Original Source: https://www.firstpost.com/india/pakistan-sues-for-peace-after-realising-india-meant-business-no-third-party-mediation-report-13887590.html
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Publish Date: 2025-05-13 00:06:00
