Islamabad - The Director Generals of Military Operations of Pakistan and India contacted over hotline, Radio Pakistan reported on Monday. This was the first round of talks between the DGMOs since the ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed countries.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also said that the next round would take place in the next 48 hours. A ceasefire till then, he said, was ‘quite standard’.
Reuters also reported that the Indian army confirmed that the DGMOs spoke by phone. “Issues related to continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive and inimical action against each other were discussed,” the Indian army said.
“It was also agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the bor-ders and forward areas,” it added.
An Indian English newspaper on Monday reported that after four days of intense conflict, the Director Gen-eral of Military Operations of the Indian, and Pakistan Army spoke over the hotline on Monday and decided to continue with the commitment of not firing a single shot at each other. ‘
They have also agreed upon considering steps for troop reduction from the border and forward areas be-sides not initiating any aggressive behaviour. The talks between Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Indian DGMO and his Pakistani counterpart Maj Gen Kashif Abdullah took place at 5 pm, though it was originally scheduled at 12 noon. The two officers decided to talk on the hotline on Monday when they agreed on the ceasefire on Sat-urday. “Issues related to continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive and inimical action against each other were discussed. It was also agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas,” the Indian Army said in a brief statement.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a stern warning to India on Monday, saying that any future provocation would be met with an even stronger response, as he outlined the key conditions under which Pakistan would be willing to engage in dialogue with New Delhi.
Speaking informally to journalists at Parliament House and later addressing the media in Islamabad, Asif said that if talks between the two countries are held, they will strictly focus on Kashmir, terrorism, and wa-ter-related issues. “If Modi’s India makes any move now, the entire world will see the second installment of Pakistan’s response,” he warned bluntly.
Asif’s comments came amid renewed efforts by global powers to ease tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours following recent cross-border hostilities. He welcomed international mediation and said that the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar have all stood by Pakistan during this critical time.
“America and Britain, as well as the Gulf countries, have come forward to help resolve the Pakistan-India conflict now. This is a golden opportunity to finally resolve the Kashmir issue,” said the defence minister.
He also welcomed US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks, in which the American leader claimed that Washington had helped avert a nuclear conflict between the two countries. “Trump’s intervention is a good thing and will help in resolving the Kashmir issue,” Asif said.
Referring to the Pahalgam incident, Asif reiterated Pakistan’s demand for an international investigation commission, saying that India’s baseless accusations against Pakistan should be withdrawn. “Who is ac-tually exporting terrorism will be clear after an international investigation,” he said, adding that it should be decided that India is involved in terrorism.
The minister made it clear that Pakistan desires peace, but will not tolerate any “dirty audacity” from India. “If India violates the ceasefire agreement again, it will be left alone in the world. This time, it’s clear – no one stood with India, but the entire international community stood with Pakistan,” he added.
Khawaja Asif emphasized that Pakistan’s response to Indian aggression has already demonstrated its re-solve, and any future misadventures by India would only isolate it further on the global stage.
“Our position is clear: dialogue is possible, but only on Kashmir, terrorism, and water. If India chooses the path of hostility again, the world will witness the next chapter of our response,” he concluded.