Background Points on the recent developments in Pakistan-India Relations (Non-attributable basis)
ISLAMABAD, MAY 10 /DNA/ – Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire till 12 May 2025, noon. Several foreign ministers of friendly countries conveyed India’s messages of strong interest in deescalation and ceasefire to the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister. It is important to put this development in the right perspective. Pakistan agreed to the ceasefire in the interest of regional peace and stability.
* India has been violating Pakistan’s sovereignty since 7 May 2025. Its actions endangered regional peace and stability. However, Pakistan was showing maximum restraint.
* India’s drone and missile incursions added to the volatility of an already unstable security environment.
* In the intervening night of 9 and 10 May 2025, India launched missile attacks on many Pakistan Air Force bases and airports.
* In view of India’s unabated aggression, Pakistan had to exercise its right to self-defence, as enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter.
* No country could compromise on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
* The purpose of our action was to demonstrate our right, will, and capability to defend our territory and people.
* Pakistan has achieved its objectives. It has successfully defended its territory and restored deterrence.
* India’s efforts to establish a “new normal” in bilateral relations have been successfully thwarted by Pakistan. Pakistan shall not allow India to impose its hegemony and jeopardise regional peace.
* Pakistan unequivocally condemns India’s illegal actions. Under international law, the Indian actions since 7 May 2025 manifestly constituted acts of war.
* The Indian actions were a flagrant violation of the UN Charter, international law, and established norms of governing inter-state relations.
* It is most unfortunate that India’s reckless conduct has brought the two nuclear-armed states closer to a major conflict. India’s jingoism and war hysteria should be a source of serious concern for the world.
* South Asia is home to over one-fifth of the world population. It could ill-afford the irresponsible actions like the ones being carried out by India.
* India blamed Pakistan for the Pahalgam Attack, without any verifiable evidence or credible investigations. On 26 April 2025, the Prime Minister of Pakistan proposed a transparent and independent probe into this tragic incident through neutral investigators. However, India chose the path of belligerence and aggression.
* A number of countries had called for the exercise of restraint during the last few weeks. The international organisations like the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation had also counseled the same. It is highly deplorable that India did not pay heed to these calls.
* We have been apprising our international partners of India’s mal-intentions since the beginning of the crisis. The Indian actions demonstrate that our concerns were genuine.
* We remain committed to defending our sovereignty and territorial integrity with full vigour.
* The international community should hold India accountable for its irresponsible, unlawful and belligerent conduct.
* Pakistan desires a lasting peace in the region. However, it takes two to tango. India would have to stop its aggressive actions. We shall never allow India to impose its hegemony in the region. Any aggression against Pakistan will meet a matching response.
