After days of intense border clashes, India and Pakistan’s military chiefs were set to hold crucial talks on May 12. The dialogue, initially scheduled for noon, was delayed until the evening, as both nations cautiously welcomed a fragile ceasefire announced Saturday.
Border Calm Brings Hope for De-escalation
Sunday night marked the first peaceful evening in days along the Kashmir border, with no fresh explosions reported. India reopened 32 airports, indicating a potential return to normalcy. Markets in both nations responded positively, with Pakistan’s stock index jumping 9.4% and India’s Nifty 50 surging 3.8%.
Ceasefire India Pakistan: Future Still Unclear
Despite the calm, tensions linger. India accused Pakistan of ceasefire violations and emphasized readiness to respond. Pakistan denies the allegations, calling for neutrality. As pressure from Washington and statements from Beijing grow, all eyes remain on the delayed military talks.
The ceasefire between India and Pakistan may have paused active conflict, but the outcome of May 12’s military talks will determine if lasting peace is achievable.