After India and Pakistan reached the ceasefire agreement on 10.05.2025, no Ceasefire violence was reported while the tense situation continued to de-escalate. However, India’s measures against Pakistan, especially diplomatic pressure and other actions, such as the abeyance of the Indo Water Treaty, indicate the potential for future escalation between both nations. Besides, emerging anti-Turkish sentiments among the Indian Public due to Turkey’s pro-Pakistan stance have contributed to disrupted trade and other relations between India and Turkey. Hence, the growing anti-Turkish sentiments in India could impact the relationship between Sri Lanka and Turkey.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admits India attacked Nur Khan airbase as reported by Indian state media.
- Indian Government to send multi-party delegations abroad to brief on Pakistan's role in cross-border terror & Operation Sindoor.
- Indian people across the country gather in large numbers for the Tiranga Yatra to honour and show solidarity with Indian soldiers.
- The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) declared a nationwide boycott of all trade and commercial relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan.
- UK Foreign Secretary Mr. David Lammy arrived in Pakistan on 16.05.2025, for a two-day official visit.
- Casualty since India launched missiles on 07.05.2025:
# India - deaths 18, including 5 soldiers/ injured 46
# Pakistan - deaths 51, including 11 military personnel / injured 121, of whom 78 were Pakistani armed forces.
1. Indian Government is sending multi-party delegations to different countries to present India’s stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in the wake of Operation Sindoor.
- The seven delegations are set to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council later this month.
- The delegations will project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations.
- They would carry forth to the world, India's strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism.
- The delegations include MPs from different political parties, prominent political personalities, and distinguished diplomats.
2. Indian State media reported that Turkish airport services for Çelebi Aviation Holdings shares fall nearly 20% in two days. The drop followed India’s decision to revoke security clearance for the company’s Indian subsidiaries, halting its operations in the country.
3. According to the Indian state media, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admits India attacked Nur Khan airbase in Operation Sindoor. Reportedly, PM Shehbaz Sharif has admitted to India’s precision missile strike on the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi and other sites, revealing that Army chief General Asim Munir personally called him at 2:30am on the intervening night of May 9 and 10 to inform him about the attack during the Operation Sindoor.
4. Indian people across the country gather in large numbers for the Tiranga Yatra to honour and show solidarity with Indian soldiers who defended the nation during the recent hostilities with Pakistan as reported by Indian State media on 16.05.2025.
5. India on 16.05.2025 called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its USD one billion assistance to Pakistan, suggesting that Islamabad could use it for terror funding.
6. Indian Security forces have intensified anti-terror operations after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, eliminating six hardcore terrorists in the past three days in Kashmir.
7. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on 16.05.2025 declared a nationwide boycott of all trade and commercial relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan, citing their recent expressions of support for Pakistan following India’s Operation Sindoor.As part of the move, CAIT stated that traders across the country will cease imports from the two countries and that Indian exporters, importers, and business delegations will be discouraged from engaging with any companies or institutions based in Turkey or Azerbaijan, as reported by Indian based medias.
8. Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar speaks to Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and deeply appreciates his condemnation of the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack. Welcomed his firm rejection of recent attempts to create distrust between India and Afghanistan through false and baseless reports.
9. Pakistani Prime Minister (PM) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to build on the spirit of unity demonstrated by the entire nation amidst Indian aggression. PM was addressing the main ceremony of Youm-i-Tashakkur held at Pakistan Monument in Islamabad on16.05.2025. The Prime Minister said as the entire nation stands united and resolute alongside its armed forces, we must embark on a new journey toward the progress of our country.
10. Pakistan observed Youm-i-Tashakkur on 16.05.2025 to celebrate victory in Operation Bunyanum-Marsoos and Marka-e-Haq. The day dawned with special prayers in Mosques and recitation of Holy Quran. Thirty-one gun salute after Fajr prayer in the federal capital and twenty one gun salute at provincial capitals boomed out to mark the Day.
11. In the past sixteen years Islamabad has languished on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey list no fewer than three times for money-laundering and terror-financing failures, As reported by Indian state media.
- Reportedly, it severely curtailed external capital inflows into Pakistan, discouraged potential investment, and put the brakes on loans and other assistance from foreign sources and multilateral agencies. Pakistan was even warned that it could be placed on the FATF blacklist if it failed to implement corrective measures.
12. Tom Cooper, Austrian Military Historian said that "Pakistan is massively misusing religion for breeding jihadism, financing, organising, commanding jihadism through History from Nigeria in West Africa to the Philippines in the Pacific."
13. UK Foreign Secretary Mr. David Lammy arrived in Pakistan on 16.05.2025, for a two-day official visit, which he met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM ), Mr. Ishaq Dar, at the Foreign Ministry, was confirmed by the Pakistani State media.
- Reportedly, two leaders were discussed regional developments, including the Pakistan-India ceasefire. The DPM/FM appreciated the UK’s constructive role in de-escalation. They also reviewed bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening relations and enhancing economic and trade cooperation.
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