Fri, September 18, 2026
Islamabad (Web Desk): Pakistan has strongly denied media reports from India suggesting that it appealed for a ceasefire during the recent flare-up along the border.
In a statement released late Friday, the Foreign Office (FO) firmly rejected the allegations, asserting that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, had made no such request.
“We categorically reject claims that Pakistan sought a ceasefire following the Indian aggression,” the FO spokesperson said, emphasizing that Senator Dar had consistently conveyed in his interviews that Pakistan’s actions were a direct response to Indian aggression, conducted in accordance with the nation’s right to self-defence.
The spokesperson elaborated that the ceasefire was not initiated by Pakistan, but was the result of diplomatic outreach by friendly nations, particularly the United States and Saudi Arabia, who helped mediate an end to hostilities between the two countries.
Providing a timeline of events, the FO disclosed that on the morning of May 10, 2025, at approximately 8:15am, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted Senator Dar with a message that India was ready to halt military action if Pakistan was also willing to do so. In response, Senator Dar confirmed Pakistan’s agreement to the ceasefire.
Later that same morning, at around 9:00am, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal made a follow-up call, reiterating the message conveyed by Secretary Rubio and seeking confirmation of Pakistan’s position—confirmation that had already been provided.
“The chronological record clearly shows that Pakistan did not initiate a ceasefire request,” the spokesperson stated. “Rather, Pakistan responded positively to an offer facilitated by its international partners once India indicated its willingness to de-escalate.”
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace while defending its sovereignty and refuting any narrative that undermines its diplomatic posture.
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