Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Pakistan PM: Indian Strikes Thwarted Military Offensive, Trade Talks
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Indian missiles hit Pakistani military sites before a planned offensive, which thwarted it.
He said India launched missiles using BrahMos, targeting Rawalpindi and other areas.
This comes after an earlier ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, India's External Affairs Ministry clarified that discussions on trade did not happen during the situation, emphasizing that talks about terror and trade cannot go together.
Former diplomats also advise India to be ready to walk away from the trade talks with the US if needed.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged Indian missile strikes on military sites.
Strikes occurred before a planned Pakistani offensive.
Indian strikes were part of Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory operation.
The strikes led to a ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan.
India's External Affairs Ministry stated trade was not discussed during the situation.
- Who
- Shehbaz Sharif, Indian and Pakistani officials and former foreign secretaries.
- What
- Indian missile strikes on Pakistani military installations; trade and ceasefire discussions.
- When
- Early hours of May 10, 2025, and discussions on May 29, 2025.
- Where
- Pakistan, US, and related to the Indian-Pakistani border.
- Why
- To discuss the military actions and trade negotiations between India and Pakistan.
India's Perspective
US Perspective
Trade and Terrorism
India's Perspective
India maintains that trade and talks cannot happen alongside terrorism and will only discuss the handing over of terrorists and the vacation of illegally occupied Indian territory.
US Perspective
The Trump administration linked the ceasefire to US trade access, a claim rejected by the US court.
- Key Figure
- Shehbaz Sharif
- Event
- Indian Missile Strikes and Ceasefire
- Military Operation
- Operation Sindoor
- Targeted Locations
- Rawalpindi Airport, Noor Khan airbase, and Murid base
- Ceasefire Agreement Date
- May 10, 2025
- India's Stance on Talks
- Bilateral; Talks and terror don't go together
Sources
'For the sake of peace': After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan signals willingness for talks with India
'People of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) are our own, part of our family': Rajnath Singh
'Talks will be held when ... ': India rejects Pak PM's call for dialogue
Top 5 stories of the day: India rejects Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s call for dialogue; refutes Mohammad Yunus claim; Jairam Ramesh sparks row, and more
'Before we could ... ': Shehbaz Sharif confesses Indian BrahMos missiles struck Pakistan, destroyed airport
Indus Water Treaty will remain in abeyance, no talks till Pakistan renounces cross-border terror: MEA
Talks and terror cannot go together: India on Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's remark
In Azerbaijan, Pakistan PM Sharif reiterates his willingness to hold talks with India
Did India hits impede Pak move to retaliate?
'Water is Pakistan's red line': Pak army chief Asim Munir says will not compromise on 'basic right of 240 million'
'Won't compromise on basic right of 240 million people': Pak Army chief Munir terms IWT abeyance 'red line'
India's BrahMos strikes derailed Pakistan's planned military offensive, says Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif
India must stand firm in US trade talks, ready to walk away if needed: Former foreign secretaries
