wo days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Pakistan and India following several days of intense cross-border fighting, the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations communicated via hotline on Monday to discuss the way forward.
According to reports, Pakistan’s DGMO, Maj Gen Kashif Abdullah, and his Indian counterpart, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, exchanged views on maintaining peace along the Line of Control (LoC) and discussed mechanisms for implementing the ceasefire agreement reached after U.S. diplomatic efforts.
The two military officials are expected to continue further discussions on the operational details of the truce, ensuring compliance and preventing escalation.
In a related development, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated Washington’s support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan to ensure long-term regional stability. In a phone call with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Rubio emphasized the importance of sustained communication between the nuclear-armed neighbours and welcomed the ceasefire agreement.
Following four days of heavy exchanges along the LoC, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire over the weekend, reportedly facilitated by diplomatic pressure from Washington. Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed its commitment to the agreement, stating, “Our forces are handling the situation with responsibility and restraint.”
The ministry also called for calm and underscored the need for addressing any implementation issues through direct military channels.
This escalation was among the most severe in recent decades, with fears growing of a broader conflict in the already tense South Asian region.
Speaking at a press briefing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that the Pakistan Armed Forces had successfully conducted Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, a retaliatory campaign launched in response to Indian military strikes that targeted civilian areas.
“Our response was measured yet firm. Key Indian military installations were targeted, including neutralisation of air defence assets,” the ISPR DG said, referencing the destruction of multiple Indian drone systems and defensive equipment.
He added that 26 Indian military sites were struck, and over 80 drones were reportedly neutralized during the course of the operation. The ISPR praised the resolve and unity of the Pakistani people, whose unwavering support served as a force multiplier for the armed forces.
Lt Gen Chaudhry also commended the Pakistani media for its responsible coverage and contrast it with what he termed the "sensationalist and aggressive" reporting by Indian outlets.
“Any breach of our sovereignty will be met with a swift and decisive response,” he concluded.
