ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary, Amna Baloch, on Thursday briefed Islamabad-based diplomatic missions on the recent escalation in Pakistan-India relations, outlining developments following the ceasefire agreement announced on 10 May 2025.
The Foreign Secretary apprised the diplomatic corps of the implementation and progress of the ceasefire announced on 10 May 2025.
She underscored that, as a goodwill gesture, Pakistan and India exchanged the personnel of Pakistan Rangers and the Indian Border Security Force in each other’s custody yesterday.
She thanked the friendly nations for their constructive role in achieving the ceasefire.
In the context of India’s baseless assertions on establishing a “new normal”, the Foreign Secretary stressed that the only “normal” in bilateral relations is respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. She emphasised Pakistan’s preference for peaceful co-existence, dialogue, and diplomacy over conflict and strife.
Foreign Secretary, Amna Baloch @amnabaloch4, briefed the Islamabad-based diplomatic missions on the recent developments in Pakistan-India relations.
The Foreign Secretary apprised the diplomatic corps of the implementation and progress of the ceasefire announced on 10 May… pic.twitter.com/ZVD7ZNAQ75
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 15, 2025
Pakistan, India agree to ceasefire
Nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India agreed on a ceasefire on Saturday following the US pressure and four days of intense fighting.
Trump on Sunday praised the leadership of Pakistan and India for agreeing to a ceasefire, pledging to support efforts toward a resolution of the Kashmir dispute and to increase trade substantially with both nations.
In a message posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump called the agreement “historic and heroic” and said both countries had shown “strength, wisdom, and fortitude” by halting what he described as escalating aggression.
This recent escalation marked the worst fighting between the long-time South Asian rivals in nearly three decades, raising fears of a full-scale war in one of the world’s most volatile and densely populated regions.
Tensions escalated after a deadly attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. India accused Pakistan of orchestrating the attack, though it offered no concrete evidence. Pakistan strongly rejected the allegations.
In retaliation, India took a series of aggressive measures, including closing the Wagah border, cancelling visas, and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty—actions Pakistan denounced as “acts of war.”
The situation further deteriorated with India launching missile strikes and drone incursions under what it termed “Operation Sindoor.”
Pakistan responded with “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos,” during which its military reportedly shot down five Indian fighter jets—including Rafale aircraft—and intercepted 77 Israeli-manufactured Harop drones.
