Archive · 19 May 2025
India-Pakistan Tensions: Ceasefire, Dialogue Calls and New Norms
After an attack in Pahalgam, India and Pakistan engaged in conflict.
India launched 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terrorist infrastructure.
The U.S. and U.K. were involved in attempts to de-escalate the situation, with a ceasefire established.
Pakistan has called for dialogue, but India insists on discussing terrorism and PoK.
Indian officials have stated that this is not the end, and that Pakistan needs to end all terror activities.
There are calls to resolve the dispute between the two countries by discussing and negotiating issues.
The situation remains tense with both sides exchanging accusations.
India launched 'Operation Sindoor' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
The U.S. and U.K. engaged in de-escalation efforts, contributing to a ceasefire.
Pakistan has called for a 'composite dialogue' to address outstanding issues, including Kashmir.
India insists that any dialogue with Pakistan must include the return of PoK and terrorism.
Leaders from both countries are discussing the next steps of resolving tensions.
- Who
- India and Pakistan, with involvement from the U.S. and U.K.
- What
- Conflict, including cross-border strikes and diplomatic efforts, following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
- When
- The conflict began after the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, with a ceasefire on May 10, 2025.
- Where
- The conflict occurred along the India-Pakistan border, including Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
- Why
- The Pahalgam attack, followed by India's retaliation against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, leading to escalating tensions and a need for de-escalation.
India
Pakistan
Conditions for Dialogue
India
Dialogue will only be considered if it includes discussion about the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the issue of terrorism.
Pakistan
Calls for a 'composite dialogue' to discuss all outstanding issues, including Kashmir.
Retaliation and Escalation
India
Views Operation Sindoor as a necessary response to terror attacks, and is ready to respond to any further provocation.
Pakistan
Acknowledges the strikes but accuses India of repeated violations and attacks.
Ceasefire Responsibility
India
Considers the onus of extending the ceasefire to rest with Pakistan.
Pakistan
Aims to extend the ceasefire and seek talks with India.
- Pahalgam Terror Attack
- April 22, 2025
- India's Response
- Operation Sindoor
- Ceasefire Date
- May 10, 2025
- India's Dialogue Condition
- Discussions about terrorism and PoK
- Pakistan's Proposal
- Composite Dialogue
- Countries Involved
- U.S., U.K.
Sources
Pakistan, India should settle outstanding issues: Shehbaz Sharif
The new normal after Pahalgam, India’s response
U.K., U.S. to continue working for enduring India, Pakistan ceasefire: Lammy
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In a first, Indian forces destroyed terror camps 100km inside Pak: Shah
OPINION | Onus of extending ceasefire rests on Pakistan, not India
