New Delhi: The Army has made it clear that no Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) level talks between India and Pakistan are scheduled to be held today (Sunday, May 18, 2025). It has also been clarified that the ‘cessation of firing’ between the two countries will continue to remain in effect.
“No DGMO talks are scheduled today. As far as a continuation of a break in hostilities, as decided in the DGMO interaction of 12 May is concerned, there is no expiry date to it,” the Indian Army has said.
The Pakistani DGMO had called his Indian counterpart on the morning of May 10 with an appeal to cease hostilities after India destroyed vital infrastructure at several major air bases in Pakistan through missile strikes. Pakistan also sought US intervention in the matter. After the two DGMOs agreed to suspend operations, Pakistan called it a ceasefire. India, however, maintains that it is just a cessation of firing and its armed forces are ready to react to any attempt of escalation by Pakistan.
The diplomatic and military stand-off between India and Pakistan started after the April 22 terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of 26 persons, mostly tourists from across India. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 through high-precision missile strikes on nine terror facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan attempted to strike back at Indian military and civilian targets with missiles and drones but their efforts were foiled by India’s robust air defence mechanism. Finally, India struck the Pakistani air bases, causing severe damages. This was later acknowledged by Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The last DGMO-level talks between the two countries were held on May 12, during which India made it clear that it would desist from using force so long as no shots are fired from the other side. The truce has held till now.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also made it clear that any India-Pakistan dialogue will only be held on the issues of terrorism and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
