Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, May 16, 2025, Delhi : In a significant development on Thursday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister visited the Kamra Air Force Base and delivered a message of peace, asserting that his country is committed to dialogue and is willing to engage in talks with India. However, he attached a condition that has raised eyebrows—insisting that the issue of Kashmir must be addressed as part of any peace discussions. This announcement comes amidst a tense backdrop of India and Pakistan’s complicated relations, prompting questions as to why Pakistan, which has recently been involved in violent clashes, is suddenly advocating for peace.
The timing of this declaration is particularly noteworthy, given the events of April 22, when a Pakistan-backed terrorist attack in Pahalgaon, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 people. This attack, which was claimed by The Resistance Front—an offshoot of the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba—was directly linked to Pakistan, exacerbating an already volatile situation. In retaliation, India targeted and destroyed several terrorist hideouts in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan itself, marking a high point of military conflict between the two nations.
Following these attacks, both sides engaged in a series of retaliatory strikes, and a ceasefire has been in place since May 10, when Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the halt in hostilities. This temporary peace was further extended on Thursday when the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both countries held a hotline conversation and agreed to maintain the ceasefire until May 18.
In a separate statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar acknowledged that previous peace talks had primarily been military in nature, without meaningful civilian engagement. In light of this, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has called for a shift in approach, proposing the initiation of talks at the civilian level as a step toward lasting peace between the two nations.
The recent ceasefire, combined with Pakistan’s call for negotiations, raises the question: Is Pakistan truly seeking a resolution, or is this merely a tactical shift in the face of mounting international pressure? As both countries navigate this fragile moment, the world watches closely to see whether dialogue or further confrontation will define their future.