Pak Didn’t Ask Anyone to Arrange Talks with India: Deputy PM Dar Amid Trump’s Ceasefire Claims
In a recent development, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has clarified that Islamabad did not request anyone to arrange talks with India. This statement comes after US President Donald Trump claimed that he brokered the May ceasefire between Pakistan and India, a claim that New Delhi has repeatedly denied.
The ceasefire was announced on May 26 after Pakistan called India seeking a halt to hostilities. The talks were brokered by the United States, according to Trump, who tweeted that he had spoken to both leaders and convinced them to call off the operation.
However, Pakistan has now denied that it sought US involvement in the talks. In a statement, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan had not requested anyone to arrange talks with India. He emphasized that Islamabad had taken the initiative to call for a ceasefire and had done so without seeking any external assistance.
Dar’s statement was in response to Trump’s claims that he had played a key role in brokering the ceasefire. The US President had tweeted that he had spoken to both Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and convinced them to call off the operation.
However, India has repeatedly denied that any such talks took place between Trump and the two leaders. The Indian government has also maintained that it did not seek any external intervention in the matter.
The tensions between Pakistan and India had escalated in recent weeks after a series of clashes along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. The situation had become increasingly volatile, with both sides exchanging fire and accusing each other of aggression.
Pakistan had called India seeking a ceasefire after its key air bases were destroyed in a series of Indian airstrikes on February 26. The airstrikes had been carried out in response to a suicide bombing in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, that had killed over 40 Indian paramilitary personnel.
The situation had become increasingly tense, with both sides trading barbs and accusations. However, on May 26, Pakistan and India announced a ceasefire, bringing an end to the hostilities.
The ceasefire was seen as a major breakthrough, with both sides agreeing to reduce tensions and prevent further escalation. The agreement was brokered by the United States, according to Trump, who had spoken to both leaders and convinced them to call off the operation.
However, Pakistan has now denied that it sought US involvement in the talks. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan had taken the initiative to call for a ceasefire and had done so without seeking any external assistance.
Dar’s statement was in response to Trump’s claims that he had played a key role in brokering the ceasefire. The US President had tweeted that he had spoken to both Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and convinced them to call off the operation.
However, India has repeatedly denied that any such talks took place between Trump and the two leaders. The Indian government has also maintained that it did not seek any external intervention in the matter.
The tensions between Pakistan and India had escalated in recent weeks after a series of clashes along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. The situation had become increasingly volatile, with both sides exchanging fire and accusing each other of aggression.
Pakistan had called India seeking a ceasefire after its key air bases were destroyed in a series of Indian airstrikes on February 26. The airstrikes had been carried out in response to a suicide bombing in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, that had killed over 40 Indian paramilitary personnel.
The situation had become increasingly tense, with both sides trading barbs and accusations. However, on May 26, Pakistan and India announced a ceasefire, bringing an end to the hostilities.
The ceasefire was seen as a major breakthrough, with both sides agreeing to reduce tensions and prevent further escalation. The agreement was brokered by the United States, according to Trump, who had spoken to both leaders and convinced them to call off the operation.
However, Pakistan has now denied that it sought US involvement in the talks. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan had taken the initiative to call for a ceasefire and had done so without seeking any external assistance.
Dar’s statement was in response to Trump’s claims that he had played a key role in brokering the ceasefire. The US President had tweeted that he had spoken to both Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and convinced them to call off the operation.
However, India has repeatedly denied that any such talks took place between Trump and the two leaders. The Indian government has also maintained that it did not seek any external intervention in the matter.
The United States has long been a key player in the India-Pakistan conflict, with the country providing significant financial and military aid to both nations. The US has also been involved in several rounds of talks between the two nations, aimed at reducing tensions and promoting peace in the region.
However, the latest developments have raised questions about the role of the United States in the conflict. If Pakistan did not seek US involvement in the talks, as Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has claimed, then it raises questions about Trump’s claims that he brokered the ceasefire.
The situation remains tense, with both sides still trading barbs and accusations. However, the ceasefire has brought an end to the hostilities, and both sides are now focused on reducing tensions and preventing further escalation.
In conclusion, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has clarified that Islamabad did not request anyone to arrange talks with India. This statement comes after US President Donald Trump claimed that he brokered the May ceasefire between Pakistan and India, a claim that New Delhi has repeatedly denied.
The situation remains tense, with both sides still trading barbs and accusations. However, the ceasefire has brought an end to the hostilities, and both sides are now focused on reducing tensions and preventing further escalation.
