India and Pakistan Military Leaders to Discuss Ceasefire Amid Escalating Tensions

Sun Jun 22 2025 02:02:39 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
India and Pakistan Military Leaders to Discuss Ceasefire Amid Escalating Tensions

High-level discussions are set to take place between India and Pakistan's military officials following a US-brokered ceasefire that has held despite previous heavy fighting.


After intense hostilities between India and Pakistan, a ceasefire mediated by the US appears to be holding, prompting military discussions aimed at refining details of the agreement and ensuring vigilance against violations.

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Top military officials from India and Pakistan are scheduled to hold discussions on Monday regarding the ceasefire that was established over the weekend. This US-brokered arrangement comes after nearly four days of severe shelling and aerial engagements along the contested border between the two nations. President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire on Saturday, appealing for an end to the escalation that posed risks of significant casualties and widespread destruction.

Since the announcement, hostilities have ceased, yet both nations remain on high alert, issuing warnings regarding the potential repercussions of violating the ceasefire terms. In a related development, India has reopened 32 airports for civilian operations, which were previously closed until Thursday due to safety issues stemming from the conflict.

This recent escalation is part of a decades-long rivalry primarily centered on the Kashmir region, which both countries claim in full but govern in part. The rapid intensification of conflicts raised fears of an all-out war, as both sides showed reluctance to deescalate for several days. Reports indicate that significant casualties were recorded from both sides during the fighting last week, resulting from heavy shelling near the Line of Control, the de facto border.

Despite the ceasefire, both nations have claimed military victories during the clashes. India reported targeting nine positions within Pakistan following a militant attack that resulted in 26 fatalities in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22. Although Islamabad denies involvement in the attack, tensions have flared with mutual accusations of aggressive cross-border actions.

The conflict saw both countries asserting strikes against each other’s military installations. India claimed successful strikes on 11 Pakistan Air Force bases and the elimination of numerous militants, while Pakistan reported a series of tactical strikes on Indian military facilities and a potential incursion into Indian airspace.

Claims and counterclaims have marked the conflict, with Pakistan asserting it shot down multiple Indian aircraft, including three Rafales, while India largely avoided commenting on these allegations. Both nations, while reflecting on military engagements, have called attention to the high stakes involved, leading to the current dialogue amid a fragile peace.

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