Islamabad, May 15, 2025: The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India have held their third contact via a military hotline, agreeing to uphold the recently brokered ceasefire and advance the peace process, according to security sources.
While the conversation has not yet been officially confirmed, sources say Pakistan’s DGMO, Major General Kashif Abdullah, and his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the status quo and fostering de-escalation following last week’s US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan is expected to provide an official briefing later today.
The first hotline contact between the DGMOs occurred on Monday, May 12—two days after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, ending four days of intense cross-border military exchanges. The initial round of discussions focused on establishing ground rules for the ceasefire and reducing tensions.
While Indian media initially reported that a hotline call had taken place on Monday morning, they later claimed it had been delayed. However, Pakistani security officials confirmed that the communication did occur and that both officers completed the first phase of talks.
Further detailed discussions between the two military leaders are expected in the coming days to finalize modalities for the ceasefire’s implementation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated Washington’s support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan. In a phone call with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Rubio stressed the importance of keeping communication channels open and urged both sides to sustain the truce.
The ceasefire agreement was reached on Saturday, May 10, following days of hostilities that began after India carried out airstrikes on what it described as terrorist camps inside Pakistan. The attacks were in response to a deadly assault in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 soldiers.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire, stating: “Our forces are handling the situation responsibly and with restraint.” The ministry also encouraged ground troops to remain cautious and resolve any issues related to the ceasefire through appropriate communication channels.
On Sunday, May 11, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that Pakistan’s military had fulfilled its operational objectives in response to Indian aggression. He referenced Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, which he described as a decisive counteroffensive targeting strategic sites in Indian-administered Kashmir and mainland India.
During a media briefing, the ISPR chief thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his cabinet for what he called a “destiny-changing decision,” crediting the leadership for enabling a swift and effective response to the loss of Pakistani lives.
