INDIA-PAKISTAN TENSION - 2025.05.29 | SITUATION UPDATE

Despite no any ceasefire violations reported following both neighbors reached a ceasefire agreement, the situation remains volatile due to the unaddressed grievances such as the India's Stance on Indus Water treaty. However, both nations face domestic pressures to assert strength, complicating de-escalation efforts.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Pakistani Prime Minister Mr. Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s willingness to hold talks with India on the Kashmir dispute and counterterrorism.
• Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S., Mr. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, held a detailed discussion with members of prominent American think tanks on key issues including the complexities of Pakistan-India relations, the implications of the Kashmir dispute, recent efforts to reduce tensions, and the role of US leadership in promoting sustainable peace in the region.
• Casualty Since 07.05.2025: # India - 18 deaths, including 5 soldiers/ 46 injured; # Pakistan - 51 deaths, including 11 military personnel/ 121 injured, including 78 Pakistani armed forces
• Casualty as at 28.05.2025: Nill

1.  Russia's Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said that both India and Russia stand for a multipolar world order,  and lauded Prime Minister Mr. Modi's leadership while also praising New Delhi for identifying, tracking and punishing the culprits behind the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

2.  Pakistani Prime Minister Mr. Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s willingness to hold talks with India on the Kashmir dispute and counterterrorism, stressing New Delhi wanted the same “in all sincerity”.

3.  Pakistani Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mr. Attaullah Tarar said that Pakistan's victory in the Marka-e-Haq against Indian aggression has elevated its stature in the whole world.

• Talking to newsmen in Lachin, Azerbaijan on 28.05.2025, Mr. Attaullah said the visit of Pakistani delegation led by Prime Minister Mr. Shehbaz Sharif is highly significant at this time when the entire world is acknowledging Pakistan's efforts for peace.

4. Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S., Mr. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, held a detailed discussion with members of prominent American think tanks on key issues including the complexities of Pakistan-India relations, the implications of the Kashmir dispute, recent efforts to reduce tensions, and the role of US leadership in promoting sustainable peace in the region.

HEADING ARTICLE

1.Pakistan PM Shehbaz reiterates willingness to talk on Kashmir, terrorism if India ‘wants in all sincerity’.https://asianews.network/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-reiterates-willingness-to-talk-on-kashmir-terrorism-if-india-wants-in-all-sincerity/

SUB NEWS ARTICLES

1.Pakistani Envoy, US think tanks discuss regional security situation. https://www.radio.gov.pk/28-05-2025/pak-envoy-us-think-tanks-discuss-regional-security-situation

2.World acknowledges Pakistan's victory in conflict with India: Tarar. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2548261/world-acknowledges-pakistans-victory-in-conflict-with-india-tarar