Pakistan Seeks Ceasefire Twice: Tensions between India and Pakistan rose sharply after the Indian military launched Operation Sindoor, a high-level counter-terror mission in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian Air Force destroyed multiple terror camps across the border, causing heavy casualties.
According to official sources, Pakistan contacted India twice to request a ceasefire. The first call came on May 7, just a day after India struck nine major terrorist bases. Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) reached out to his Indian counterpart asking to stop the cross-border hostilities. However, Indian officials were doubtful of Pakistan’s intentions because attacks on Indian bases continued even after these peace appeals.
A second communication happened on May 10 at 3:35 PM, leading to a formal ceasefire agreement. The understanding was reached directly through military channels without any foreign mediation. The aim was to reduce tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries.
Operation Sindoor resulted in over 160 deaths in Pakistan, including terrorists, their supporters, and Pakistani soldiers. In Bahawalpur, known to be the home base of terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed, more than 20 people were killed, including relatives of the group’s leader Masood Azhar.
The Indian strikes also caused major damage to Pakistani military sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). During retaliatory air and missile attacks, Indian forces hit multiple Pakistani bases:
Sialkot: 11 killed
Rawalpindi: 4 killed
Bahawalpur: 2 killed, 8 injured
Lahore Airport: 2 killed
Sargodha: 2 killed, 7 injured
Rahimyar Khan: 5 injured
Despite the current ceasefire, Indian officials remain cautious. They believe Pakistan may try another surprise attack, especially under the leadership of General Asim Munir. Orders have been given to Indian forces to stay alert.
Officials also emphasized that Pakistan’s actions not words will determine the future of peace. Real trust will only come when Pakistan takes solid and permanent action against terror groups operating from its soil.
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