Pakistan’s deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar admitted that it was Islamabad that requested a ceasefire after two of their key air bases had been hit by India. Whereas talking on a TV information present, Dar mentioned that India struck Nur Khan and Shorkot air bases in Rawalpindi and Punjab province as a part of Operation Sindoor.
Within the video which is now going viral on social media, Dar could be heard saying, “Sadly, India as soon as once more launched missile strikes at 2:30 am. They attacked the Nur Khan Air Base and Shorkot Air Base. Inside 45 minutes, Saudi Prince Faisal referred to as me. He mentioned he had simply learnt about my dialog with (US Secretary of State) Marco Rubio. He requested if he was authorised to speak to (India’s Exterior Affairs Minister) S Jaishankar and convey that we’re prepared in the event that they (India) cease. I mentioned sure, brother, you may. He then referred to as me again, saying he had conveyed the identical to Jaishankar.”
India carried out precision strikes beneath ‘Operation Sindoor’ on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Might 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault that killed 26 individuals.
Pakistan tried to assault Indian navy bases on Might 8, 9, and 10. India strongly responded to the Pakistani makes an attempt by inflicting heavy harm to numerous key Pakistani navy installations, together with air bases, air defence methods, command and management centres and radar websites.
Overseas Secretary Vikram Misri on Might 10 introduced that India and Pakistan reached an understanding to cease all firings and navy actions on land, air and sea, with quick impact.
‘Probabilities of revival of battle with India distant’
On June 4, Dar mentioned that the possibility of revival of an armed battle between Pakistan and India is distant however warned of a befitting response in case of any such growth.
In accordance with a PTI report, Dar’s remark got here whereas responding to a query throughout his press convention giving particulars of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s latest go to to Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan and to thank the respective management for help over the last month’s battle with India following the Pahalgam terror assault.
When requested a few attainable new spherical of combating, Ishaq Dar mentioned that he couldn’t predict the long run however the probabilities of any such risk are slim.
“The ceasefire is holding and all steps concerning withdrawal of troops have been applied by the 2 sides in letter and spirit. So there isn’t any probability (of latest warfare) for my part,” he mentioned. “Nonetheless, we are going to give a befitting reply if India resorts to armed battle.”
He mentioned Pakistan was prepared for dialogue with India, however not determined for it, including that Pakistan seeks a composite dialogue that features terrorism in addition to different points, together with Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), the report mentioned.
The minister reiterated the provide for a impartial probe into the Pahalgam incident, which led to the latest escalation between Pakistan and India.
Dar claimed whereas Pakistan’s kinetic motion has been appreciated, its diplomatic efforts have additionally earned worldwide recognition.
The minister additionally appreciated the function performed by the US, UK, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Iran and different international locations through the battle and bringing peace.
